Use of scanning transmission X-ray microscopy for the real-time study of cement hydration

S. M. Clark; G. R. Morrison; W. D. Shi

doi:10.1016/S0008-8846(99)00091-5

Use of scanning transmission X-ray microscopy for the real-time study of cement hydration

S. M. Clark^*, G. R. Morrison, W. D. Shi

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Abstract

The use of scanning transmission X-ray microscopy for the real-time study of cement hydration is presented. The technique is illustrated with a study of the hydration of tricalcium silicate. Tubules emerging from C₃S grains were found to grow in a contorted fashion when the water-to-cement ratio was 3:1. This is in contrast to observations with larger water-to-cement ratios when the tubules were found to grow in a linear fashion. A scheme for the progression of the hydration reaction suggested by our observations is presented. The potential of chemical-state imaging was also explored and promises exciting possibilities for the understanding of cement hydration.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1099-1102
Number of pages	4
Journal	Cement and Concrete Research
Volume	29
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0008-8846(99)00091-5
Publication status	Published - Jul 1999
Externally published	Yes

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