Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6723905 | Construction and Building Materials | 2014 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
This paper presents a laboratory investigation into the development of a low-pH cementitious material in order to enlarge bioreceptivity. Two different options were tested; reduction of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) pH and assessment of the suitability of another hydraulic binder with lower pH, Magnesium-Phosphate Cement (MPC). Regarding OPC, additions of acidic compounds such as boric acid and oxalic acid were investigated. Furthermore, an in-depth characterization of MPC was carried out to evaluate its suitability as a binder for concrete. For this purpose, physico-chemical as well as mechanical properties were tested.
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Authors
Sandra Manso, Gemma Mestres, Maria Pau Ginebra, Nele De Belie, Ignacio Segura, Antonio Aguado,