Pozzolanic activity of silica fume with lime

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Faculty of Science, Chemistry Department, Zagazig University, Egypt

2 Faculty of Science, Chemistry Department, Benha University, Benha, Egypt 3College of Science, Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud, Islamic University (IMSIU), P.O Box 90950, Riyadh 11623, Saudi

3 Faculty of Science, Chemistry Department, Benha University, Benha, Egypt

Abstract

This article aims to study the pozzolanic activity of silica fume by the reaction with Ca(OH)₂ (CH) at room 
temperature. The pozzolana includes the natural or artificial type containing amorphous alumina or silica structure. It can 
be added or substituted with OPC in concrete that can react with CH liberated during the hydration of cement forming 
calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) gel, the main binding agent in the matrix. This hydrated gel is deposited in some of the 
open pores of concrete then the pores are diminished and improved its durability in sulphate, chloride and seawaters. The 
pozzolanic activity of silica fume (SF) was investigated by the determination of free lime, free silica, and combined water 
contents as well as the hydration products were investigated by the aid of DTA, XRD, FT-IR and SEM, techniques. The 
results of chemical reaction are in good agreement with those determined by the different equipment. It was also 
concluded that the reaction is complete for all mixes in the first 28 days. 

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Journal of Basic and Environmental Sciences
Volume 4, Issue 3
July 2017
Pages 236-246

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