Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Wenguo Liu, Haibin Zuo, Xiangdong Xing, Yijun Xu, Wang Ding, Jingsong Wang, Qingguo Xue
Summary: The influence of BaO content on the network structure evolution and properties of glass-ceramics prepared from blast furnace (BF) slag was investigated. The results showed that a moderate addition of BaO enhanced the Si-based structure, decreased the Al-based structure, and improved the migration resistance of ions. The addition of BaO also resulted in the generation of diopside and augite, as well as densified structure with uniform distribution of crystals at 3 wt % BaO content.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Rui Wang, Xiaofeng Huang, Shichan Deng, Wei Zhao, Hongwei Guo, Bingji Yan, Peng Li
Summary: In this study, glass-ceramics were prepared using ferrochromium slag (FCS) and titanium-bearing blast furnace slag (TBFS) as the main raw materials. The effects of FCS and TBFS addition on the crystalline phase, microstructure, and physical properties of glass-ceramics were investigated. The results showed that the addition of TBFS enhanced the crystallization ability, refined the grain size, and improved the mechanical properties of the glass-ceramics. This study provides important reference significance for the value-added utilization of FCS and TBFS.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Hangmi Wu, Wenxin Teng, Xin Feng, Jiangling Li
Summary: Ti-bearing blast furnace slag and quartz-based waste glass were used to prepare mixed solid waste glass-ceramics. The effects of waste glass content and heat treatment temperatures on the crystallization and performances of the glass-ceramics were investigated. The prepared glass-ceramics exhibited good crystalline phase distribution and excellent mechanical properties under the optimal experimental conditions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Shaofeng Zhang, Ditao Niu, Yan Wang, Wenqiang Tian, Daming Luo, Lu Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of steel slag (SS) and ground-granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) on the mechanical properties, hydration process, and microscopic characteristics of concrete. The findings showed that substituting cement with SS had a negative impact on strength, but partial replacement of SS with GGBS could improve the overall hydration of SS and cement. GGBS had a small improvement on strength in the early stages, but mainly occurred in the late stages. The incorporation of SS and GGBS reduced heat flow and cumulative hydration heat, compared to plain cement. Microscopic analysis showed that replacing SS with GGBS increased the hydration reaction degree, decreased Ca(OH)2 content, enhanced the compactness of the interfacial transition zone (ITZ), and refined the pore structure of concrete. Furthermore, a formula was established to estimate splitting tensile strength based on compressive strength. This study provides valuable information for the practical application of industrial wastes in concrete.
JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE CEMENT-BASED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xinyi Zhang, Shuzhong Wang, Jun Zhao, Zhiqiang Wu, Yiran Geng, Yuan Ma, Ruibin Xue
Summary: The thermodynamic and viscous flow properties of blast furnace molten slags containing different B2O3 contents were studied. The introduction of B2O3 reduced the viscosity and increased the electrical conductivity of the slag. The addition of B2O3 lowered the break temperature and increased the heat capacity and critical heat release of the slag. The inclusion of B2O3 improved the blast furnace smelting conditions and enhanced the superiority of the granulated product and heat recovery efficiency.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhaoyun Zhang, Chuang Xie, Zhaohu Sang, Dejun Li
Summary: This study prepared a new composite binder by adding a large amount of soda residue (SR) and blast furnace slag (BFS) to an alkali-activated material system. The research found that an optimal level of Na2O content significantly increased the strength of the binder. The hydration process of the new binder mainly generated various crystalline hydrates that filled microcracks and significantly increased the structure density and strength. However, increasing the SR content inhibited the development of strength.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiaofeng Huang, Wei Zhao, Hongwei Guo, Bingji Yan, Peng Li, Chuanhui Li
Summary: In this study, Ti-bearing blast furnace slag (TBS) and ferrochromium slag (FS) were used together to prepare augite-based glass-ceramics. The synergistic effects of TBS and FS on the crystallization characteristics, glass matrix evolution, and physical properties of the glass-ceramics were investigated. It was found that the addition of FS improved the crystallization capacity and physical properties of the glass-ceramics.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dong Sha, Fang Wang, Baomin Wang, Baofeng Pan
Summary: This study focused on enhancing the mechanical properties of coal-based synthetic natural gas slag geopolymer by incorporating ground granulated blast furnace slag. The effects of different factors on the compressive strength of the geopolymer were analyzed, and the microstructural characteristics and composition of reaction products were investigated. The results showed that the mechanical properties of the geopolymer were highly dependent on the content of ground granulated blast furnace slag. Furthermore, the XRD, SEM, FT-IR, and TG tests provided valuable insights into the compositional evolution and microstructure of the reaction products.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Guang-Hua Cai, Yi-Fan Zhou, Jiang -Shan Li, Li-Jun Han, Chi Sun Poon
Summary: This study investigates the impact of quicklime proportions on the mechanical behavior and microstructure of a binder. The results show that the hydration heat and exothermic peaks increase with the quicklime proportion.
CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Mengjiao Jiao, Hangmi Wu, Zhuoyang Li, Feifei Lai, Jiangling Li
Summary: The study investigated the effects of Cr2O3 on Ti-bearing blast furnace slag-based glass ceramics, showing that the introduction of Cr2O3 led to changes in crystallization temperature, structure, and properties of the glass ceramics. Different crystal phases and morphologies were identified with varying Cr2O3 concentrations, impacting the mechanical properties of the glass ceramics. Overall, the addition of Cr2O3 influenced the structure and properties of the glass ceramics, demonstrating varying trends with changing Cr2O3 content.
JOURNAL OF ASIAN CERAMIC SOCIETIES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Peipei Du, Yuzhu Zhang, Yue Long, Lei Xing
Summary: This study investigated the effects of acidity coefficient on the properties of molten modified blast furnace slag and modified blast furnace slag fiber. The results showed that the acidity coefficient had an impact on the temperature range, melting temperature, and fiber-forming temperature of the slag. The acidity coefficient also influenced the crystallization temperature and fiber formability of the modified slag. The fibers prepared from the modified slag had smooth surfaces and were arranged in a crossed manner at the macroscopic level. The acidity coefficient affected the average fiber diameter and slag ball content of the fibers.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jihui Liu, Yaowei Yu, Weiguo Kong, Qi Wang, Zhijun He, Xin Yang
Summary: The metallurgical properties of blast furnace slag changed when high alumina iron ore was extensively used. Molecular dynamics simulation and experimental detection were used to study the microstructural properties of the slag system. The results showed that increasing w(Al2O3) enhanced the structural stability of each ion pair. The self-diffusion coefficients indicated the transformation of different structural units. The degree of polymerization of the slag increased as well.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wei Zhao, Xiaofeng Huang, Bingji Yan, Shaoyan Hu, Hongwei Guo, Dong Chen
Summary: Diopside-based glass-ceramics were successfully produced by recycling blast furnace slag and fluorite tailing with the addition of various nucleating agents. The optimal nucleating agent combination included 1.5% Cr2O3, 2% TiO2, and 3% Fe2O3, resulting in glass-ceramics with desirable physical properties.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Noe Hernandez-Fernandez, Tania A. Garcia-Mejia, Rosa M. Ramirez-Zamora, Ricardo Ochoa-Diaz, Alexandra Ossa-Lopez
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of adding different types of slag on the properties of slag-modified asphalt, showing improvements in asphalt consistency and resistance to permanent deformation.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Javad Sabzi, Elyas Asadi Shamsabadi, Mansour Ghalehnovi, S. Ali Hadigheh, Ali Khodabakhshian, Jorge de Brito
Summary: The research found that there is an optimal replacement ratio of about 10%, beyond which the incorporation of waste powders can cause degradation of concrete properties.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)