Carbonation resistance of concrete containing mg(oh)2 as a carbon immobilizer

Wei Chen, Xiaoxing Chen, Peiliang Shen

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Abstract

The carbonation resistance of concrete with or without Mg(OH)2 as a carbon immobilizer is investigated in this study. The carbonation rate of the concrete is evaluated with the accelerated carbonation tests. The results show that 4.8% of Mg(OH)2 in the binder of concrete can reduce the carbonation depth to about 50%. Microstructural analysis show that the Mg(OH)2 reacts with CO2 and water to form the hydromagnesite, via which the CO2 is immobilized.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSustainable Construction Materials 2012 - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials - Design, Performance, and Application
Pages158-162
Number of pages5
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials 2012: Design, Performance, and Application - Wuhan, China
Duration: 18 Oct 201222 Oct 2012

Publication series

NameSustainable Construction Materials 2012 - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials - Design, Performance, and Application

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials 2012: Design, Performance, and Application
Country/TerritoryChina
CityWuhan
Period18/10/1222/10/12

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Building and Construction

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