Effect of additives on the strength of alkali activated slag/fly ash cementitious system
Effects of sodium carbonate,sodium sulfate,sodium silicate,calcium chloride,and calcium formate on the mechanical strength of the Ca(OH)2-Mg(OH)2 composite alkali activated slag/fly ash system was studied.The micro-products and structure of the materials were analyzed by X-ray diffraction,thermogravimetric analysis,and scanning electron microscopy.The results showed that compared with the control group without additive,when the sodium carbonate content was 8%,the compressive strength of CMSF at various ages increased by about 80%;When the dosage of sodium sulfate is 4%,the compressive strength of CMSF at 3 and 7 days increased by 79%and 90%,respectively;When the dosage of sodium silicate is 10%,the compressive strength of CMSF at 3,7,and 28 days increased by 195%,329%,and 215%,respectively;When the content of calcium chloride is 10%,the compressive strength of CMSF at 3,7,and 28 days increased by 375%,402%,and 248%,respectively;When the content of calcium formate is 2%,the compressive strength of CMSF at 3,7,and 28 days increased by 312%,354%,and 233%,respectively.Micro-scopic analysis shows that additives can promote the formation of C-(A)-S-H gel,and make the microstructure tend to densify.