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http://dx.doi.org/10.6111/JKCGCT.2021.31.6.247

Property change of geopolymers after immersion  

Kim, Hakmin (Department of Materials Engineering, Kyonggi University)
Kim, Yootaek (Department of Materials Engineering, Kyonggi University)
Abstract
This study was started to investigate why autoclave curing (AC) specimen showed an improvement in compressive strength after immersion in water for a long time, although AC specimen did not showed a high initial compressive strength unlike our expectations. Distilled water and alkaline solutions were used for immersion and three different curing methods were engaged. It was expected that the compressive strength would be improved after immersion in alkaline solutions; however, there was little difference in compressive strength after 21 day immersion because both new crystallites produced by additional geopolymerization and expansion caused by the alkaline aggregate reaction may prevent the additional improvement in compressive strength. It was concluded that in order to secure the long-term commonality and underwater stability of the geopolymers, it is desirable aging geopolymers while immersing it underwater for more than 21 days after curing using an autoclave.
Keywords
Geopolymer; Alkali solution; Immersion; Curing; Aging; Compressive strength; IGCC slag; Si sludge;
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