Abstract
The inertisation of copper (II) by using ordinary Portland cement (OPC) or blended Portland cement with granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) or metakaolin (MK) was studied. Various mixes were prepared by using a water/solid ratio (W/S) of 0·28 (by weight). Two ratios of copper ions (1·0 and 2·0% by weight of the solid binder) were incorporated by adding to the mixing water. The effects of copper chloride on the hydration characteristics of the different cement pastes were investigated by way of the examination of chemically combined water content and compressive strength, as well as X-ray diffraction analysis. Leaching of copper ions from the various hardened cement pastes was examined. The results showed that copper chloride retarded the cement hydration through the formation of double hydroxide of calcium and copper. The obtained leaching results showed a high degree of immobilisation of copper ions in the various cement pastes.
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