The effect of soapstock on the cement raw mix grindability

The aim of this work is to investigate the possibility of using industrial wastes as new grinding aids in cement industry. Two samples of Soapstock from different oils were used (Sunflower Oil (SO), Corn Oil (CO)). For this purpose, one reference sample was produced without using any admixture and another one using reference grinding aids (Triethanolamine TEA).The raw mixes were characterized via differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), FT-IR technique, chemical analysis by X-ray florecence (XRF), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), and mineral composition by Bouge equation and determination of free calcium oxide (CaOf) for clinker. Grindability was determined according to PSD and resides on sieve 90 μm.In all cases the addition of grinding aids resulted in the improvement of grindability (fact that was attributed to the additive ability not only to reduce resistance to combination, but also to prevent agglomeration and powder coatings of ball and mill), and the clinker produced by this admixture was not effective.