Title:
Effect Of Citric Acid and Polycarboxylate Superplasticizers (PCE) on Hydration and Rheology of Sulfoaluminate Cement
Author(s):
R.Belhadi, A. Govin, and P. Grosseau
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
349
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
408-417
Keywords:
Citric acid, competitive adsorption, CSA, dispersing effectiveness, hydration, polycarboxylate superplasticizer (PCE)
DOI:
10.14359/51732761
Date:
4/22/2021
Abstract:
The production of normal portland cement (NPC) accounts for about 5%-7% of the total man-made CO2 emissions. One of the low CO2 alternatives to NPC is sulfoaluminate cement (CSA), mainly composed of ye’elimite (C4A3S), belite (C2S) and sulfate source (CS or CSH2). Its main hydrated phase is ettringite (C6A3SH32). CSA are known for their poor workability and their short setting time, which require the use of superplasticizers and retarders.
The aim of this work is to investigate: (i) the effect of citric acid and polycarboxylate superplasticizers (PCE) on the hydration and rheology of CSA; and (ii) the effect of citric acid on the dispersing effectiveness of PCEs. Two PCEs, with the same chemical structure and different molecular structure, were studied. Isothermal calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) were used to describe the hydration process, while rheological properties were characterized with a flow test. Adsorption measurements were carried out with total organic carbon analyzer and ionic chromatography. The results show that the combination of citric acid and PCE allows better retention of workability over time. However, a competitive adsorption between citric acid and PCE decreases the initial dispersion.
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