Abstract
Gypsum is a typical healthful, eco-type, and energy-saving material. However, because of poor water resistance, its applications were limited. Therefore, this paper reports on a one-step stoichiometry-controlled reaction method for the preparation of long-chain silicones based on micro/nano-layered siloxane aggregates generated in a low-cost solvent. In this study, self-assembled monolayers of octadecyltrichlorosilane were prepared on the surface of β-hemihydrate phosphogypsum (β-HPG) samples using n-hexane and dichloroethane, tested for contact angle, mechanical properties, softening coefficient, analysed for hydrophobicity and durability. The results show that the water droplet surface is stable with a maximum contact angle of 144.70 ± 1.1°, the softening coefficient is 0.92 and the water absorption rate is reduced to 1.1 %. The surface remained well hydrophobic when rubbed 12 times with 600 grit sandpaper under a pressure of 4.4 KPa. The above results show that this hydrophobic coating has a promising application in the protection of large gypsum products.
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