Abstract
Geopolymer is a type of amorphous alumino-silicate cementitious material. Geopolymer can be synthesized by polycondensation reaction of geopolymeric precursor, and alkali polysilicates. Comparing to Portland cement, the production of geopolymers has a relative higher strength, excellent volume stability, better durability. Geopolymer concrete based on pozzolana is a new material that does not need the presence of Portland cement as a binder. This paper presents the results of studying materials, mixture composite and parameters affecting properties of geopolymer concrete. Geopolymer results from the reaction of a source material that is rich in silica and alumina with alkaline liquid. It is essentially cement free concrete. It has been found that geopolymer concrete has good engineering properties with a reduced global warming potential resulting from the total replacement of Ordinary Portland cement. This paper also includes brief details of certain recent applications of geopolymer concrete.
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