Published 1986 | Version v1
Journal article

Mineralogical changes of various cement formulations during reaction with groundwater in the presence of Ca- and Na-bentonite at 150 degrees C

  • 1. Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., Pinawa, Manitoba. Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment
  • 2. Ontario Hydro Research Lab., Toronto (Canada)

Description

A commercially available, sulfate-resisting Portland cement and two cement formulations derived from it by addition of 20 vol.% silica fume and 35 vol.% fly-ash, respectively, were leached in Standard Canadian Shield Saline Solution containing Ca-bentonite or Na-bentonite at 150 degrees C for 14 days. The presence of clay accelerates the rate of release of various elements from the cements. The pH of the leach solutions plays a dominant role in the kinetics of element release

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Canadian Mineralogist
Journal Volume
24
Series
Can. Mineral.
Journal Page Range
289-302
ISSN
0008-4476
CODEN
CAMIA

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
AECL--8895.