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Hydrated phases and pore solution composition in cement-solidified saltstone waste forms

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Author(s)

Kenneth A. Snyder, Paul E. Stutzman, Jacob Philip, David W. Esh

Abstract

The mineral phases and pore solution composition of hydrated cement-solidified saltstone waste forms are quantified using thermogravimetric analysis, quantitative X-ray diffraction, and inductively-coupled plasma. The results suggest that, after 6 months to a year, the mineral phases present and the composition of the pore solution are stable, and are generally consistent with expectations based on the hydration of high volume portland cement replacement mixtures. Because the microstructural development is slow, compared to portland cement systems, additional work is needed to develop reliable models for the rate of hydration for these types of mixtures.
Proceedings Title
NUCPERF 2012
Volume
56
Conference Dates
November 12-15, 2012
Conference Location
Cadarache
Pub Type
Conferences

Download Paper

https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20135601001

Keywords

cement, saltstone, service life, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction
Building materials and Materials

Citation

Snyder, K. , Stutzman, P. , Philip, J. and Esh, D. (2013), Hydrated phases and pore solution composition in cement-solidified saltstone waste forms, NUCPERF 2012, Cadarache, -1, [online], https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20135601001 (Accessed October 8, 2025)

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Created March 8, 2013, Updated November 10, 2018
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