Sumesh Erikandath

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What is the ideal temperature for the formation of each phase in cement/concrete hydration reaction?

Many phases are formed during cement hydration. Each phase must be having its own ideal temperature for formation. What is the ideal one for each phase? Ettringites, CSH etc?

21 April 2020 3,987 0 View

Can we make the pozzolonic reaction(lime+silica) ultrafast by using both in nano form?

I was wondering whether the traditional lime silica reaction can be made rapid by mixing both in nano form. In that case, will we be able to get the final strength in a few minutes compared to...

09 April 2020 7,273 5 View

Is it possible to make cal silicate by mixing lime and sod silicate? Why is it not used as a method instead of using autoclave with lime and sand?

I see that in the production of cal. silicate, normally the method used is to autoclave sand and lime. If we can easily mix sod. silicate and milk of lime to get cal. silicate; then why it is not...

27 March 2020 1,693 3 View