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Low energy cements based on clinker phases
Šmeral, Miloslav ; Koplík, Jan (referee) ; Bartoníčková, Eva (advisor)
This thesis deals with low-energy cements and the effect of dopants on their hydration, specifically copper and sulfur. The theoretical part summarizes the general information about clinker minerals, their low-energy/low-carbon alternatives and sustainability in the cement industry. Additionally, possible synthesis of clinker minerals are described. In the experimental part, methods for the preparation of doped tricalcium aluminate and the analysis of the synthesized products are presented. The sulfur doped tricalcium aluminate had the highest hydration heat. On the other hand, copper doped tricalcium aluminate and tricalcium aluminate in combination of these dopants exhibited lower hydration heat. The presence of the dopants also affected the composition of the hydration products.
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The Effect of Potassium Oxide K2O on the Purity of C3A
Jančíková, Andrea ; Ravaszová, Simona ; Dvořák, Karel ; Křištof, Michal
The article is devoted to the study of the preparation and stabilization of pure cubic phase of tricalcium aluminate C₃A. The findings from the literature and several experimental trials have been summarized. Based on these findings, the synthesis of C₃A was realized, and high purity of this mineral was achieved. Furthermore, the influence of foreign ions, mainly in the form of potassium oxide K₂O combined with Na₂O in the form of sodium oxide on the crystal structure was investigated. The transformation of the cubic phase of C₃A into an orthorhombic phase was observed when the amount of these ions in the structure was changed.
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Preparation of modified tricalcium aluminate phases and study of their hydratation processes
Vávrová, Alžběta ; Koplík, Jan (referee) ; Másilko, Jiří (advisor)
This diploma thesis deals with the preparation of modified tricalcium aluminate phases using sodium ions, and the study of their hydration processes and products. The X-ray diffraction analysis, isothermal calorimetry, laser diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersion analysis were used to solve this task. The preparation of modified tricalcium aluminate phases using high temperature methods has been described in the experimental section. Furthermore, the X-ray diffraction analysis was used to determine the purity of the prepared phases and the scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersion analysis was used to define the volume of sodium. Laser diffraction was used to measure a particle size distribution in the individual phases. Subsequently, hydration of the pure phases was performed in an isothermal calorimeter. It was followed by hydration of phases in the presence of different gypsum content and then in the presence of saturated portlandite solution. Hydration of some samples was stopped in order to better understand the hydration process. Hydration products were studied by X-ray diffraction analysis. The obtained results were compared with each other and the influence of sodium ions on both the structure of the prepared phases and the course of hydration and its products has been discussed. The effect of adding different volumes of gypsum and portlandite on the course of hydration of the individual phases was also compared.
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Preparation of modified tricalcium aluminate phases and study of their hydratation processes
Vávrová, Alžběta ; Koplík, Jan (referee) ; Másilko, Jiří (advisor)
This diploma thesis deals with the preparation of modified tricalcium aluminate phases using sodium ions, and the study of their hydration processes and products. The X-ray diffraction analysis, isothermal calorimetry, laser diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersion analysis were used to solve this task. The preparation of modified tricalcium aluminate phases using high temperature methods has been described in the experimental section. Furthermore, the X-ray diffraction analysis was used to determine the purity of the prepared phases and the scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersion analysis was used to define the volume of sodium. Laser diffraction was used to measure a particle size distribution in the individual phases. Subsequently, hydration of the pure phases was performed in an isothermal calorimeter. It was followed by hydration of phases in the presence of different gypsum content and then in the presence of saturated portlandite solution. Hydration of some samples was stopped in order to better understand the hydration process. Hydration products were studied by X-ray diffraction analysis. The obtained results were compared with each other and the influence of sodium ions on both the structure of the prepared phases and the course of hydration and its products has been discussed. The effect of adding different volumes of gypsum and portlandite on the course of hydration of the individual phases was also compared.
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