| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1455400 | Cement and Concrete Composites | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
When sintering artificial lightweight aggregate, rapid cooling will generate micro-cracks. The paper investigates the effect of MgO contents on the physical, chemical and microstructural properties of artificial lightweight aggregate prepared under natural cooling in the furnace (SC) and rapid cooling outside the furnace (RC). Results indicate that cordierite (2MgO⋅2Al2O3⋅5SiO2) starts forming in lightweight aggregate when MgO content reaches 2%, accompanied by a reduction in mullite. Cordierite has a better thermal-shock resistance and its presence minimizes the potential for micro-crack formation, thus decreasing water absorption under rapid cooling conditions for the 2% MgO system.
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Authors
Hu Shuguang, Yang Tingting, Wang Fazhou,