Abstract
Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) slags are by-products of the conversion of pig iron to steel. They mainly contain C2S, C2F, Fe1−xO, CaO, Ca(OH)2 and CaCO3. According to their chemical composition they are a valuable mineral resource as additions in certain hydraulic binders. This paper presents a hydration study of the BOF slag pastes preserved at different temperatures and in different environments. Pastes are characterized by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The compressive strengths of hydrated pastes are given at 7, 28, 90 and 190days. Results show that – BOF slags containing 40% of C2S – have attractive mechanical properties. Hydration tests under water showed a pastes swelling due to the hydration of CaO contained in BOF slags. A lime extinction procedure was proposed as alternative to standard PR NF EN 13282-2. This approach is more effective for these materials: the volume expansion of pastes cured in water is avoided and the compressive strengths are thus significantly improved.
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