Mineral Activator and Physical Characteristics of Slag Cement at Anhydrous and Hydrated States

The setting agent Ca(OH)2 for activation of slag cement is used in the proportions of 0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10% by various methods (substitution and addition by mass of slag cement). The physical properties of slag cement activated by the calcium hydroxide at anhydrous and hydrated states (fineness, particle size distribution, consistency of the cement pastes and setting times) were studied. The activation method by the mineral activator of slag cement (latent hydraulicity) accelerates the hydration process and reduces the setting times of the cement activated.

Authors:

• A. Naceri
• M. S. Bouglada
• P. Grosseau

Keywords:

• Mineral activator
• slag cement
• Anhydrous and hydrated states
• physical characteristics.

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