The effect of size distribution of slag particles obtained in dry granulation on blast furnace slag cement strength

Abstract

Water quenched blast furnace slag is an excellent hydrated material. However, dry granulation is a new treatment method for molten blast furnace slag that has numerous advantages compared to water quenching. This study investigated the size distribution of slag particles obtained from the dry granulation of molten slag. In addition, the effect of using the slag obtained from dry granulation in slag cement blends was analyzed. All the results showed that there was a wide size distribution range of blast furnace slag particles in ligament formation. The mean diameter of the solid particles decreased as the rotating speed increased. Meanwhile, the glass content in slag particles decreased for a fixed diameter of the metal collecting tray. The strength of slag cement concrete was low at a low rotating speed. In contrast, obtaining slag particles at a high rotating speed was beneficial for producing a compact structure in the slag cement blend.