Abstract

Pulp and paper mills have a process that generates waste with high levels of CaO and SiO2, which can be valued as an alternative mineral source in the cement industry. In this work the lime mud, biomass ashes and WWTP sludge are used in the production of clinker. Analysis of X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the crystalline phases calcite and quartz. Chemical analysis by X-ray fluorescence (XRF) identified Al2O3, CaO and SiO2, providing support for the calculation of theoretical stages by applying the Bogue equations. Five formulations and three processing temperatures (1350, 1400, 1455 °C) were studied. The products obtained and an ordinary Portland cement (OPC) were characterized by XRD with quantification by the Rietveld method. The results showed that the processing conditions used produced belíticos (higher content of C2S) and Portland (C3S content greater) ecoclinker.

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