International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials

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Use of Heavy Oil Fly Ash as a Color Ingredient in Cement Mortar

  • Mofarrah, Abdullah (Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University) ;
  • Husain, Tahir (Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University)
  • Received : 2012.07.08
  • Accepted : 2013.04.04
  • Published : 2013.06.30
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Abstract

Heavy oil fly ash (HOFA) is a byproduct generated by the burning of heavy fuel oil. Chemical analysis showed that HOFA is mainly composed of unburned carbon with a significant amount of heavy metals. Due to toxicity, management of this waste poses a challenge to the industry personal. The present study investigates the possible use of HOFA as a black pigment or admixture in cement mortar aiming to produce ornamental brick. In order to investigate the change of cement mortar strength when HOFA is added, the standard compressive strength test with 50 mm cubes was performed. The results showed that the addition of 2-5 % of HOFA in cement mortar does not affect its strength. The leaching behavior of trace elements within HOFA and HOFA mixed mortar were investigated through laboratory batch leaching experiments. The results confirmed that HOFA can be utilized as a black pigment in ornamental brick, which is environmentally safe and provides good balance between color and brick properties.

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