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Application of various microscopy techniques to study early‐age and longer‐term behaviour of super sulphated cement microstructure

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Abstract Super sulphated cement (SSC) is a very promising substitute for traditional construction materials (i.e. Portland cement), due to its enhanced durability and particularly low environmental impact. This paper explores the microstructure and certain properties of SSC, focusing on the particular complexities of its microstructure and the difficulties of microanalysis of its hydrates. To do so, SSC paste samples were first cast to identify hydration products using X‐ray diffraction, then observed at early age using confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and at early and late age using scanning electron microscopy. In addition, concrete cores impregnated with fluorescein in order to highlight porosity, cracking and aggregates debonding were observed under UV light using optical microscopy (OM), showing a complete absence of cracking and aggregate debonding. Both microscopy techniques (CLSM and UV light OM) have been applied to this type of binder for the first time. The results show that SSC microstructure is characterised by a sophisticated intergrowth of various phases, including ettringite and amorphous calcium‐(alumina)‐silicate hydrate gels. Finally, Monte–Carlo simulation of electron‐matter has been provided for a better understanding of EDS analysis.
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hal-04633841 , version 1 (03-07-2024)

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Migueli Chedrewih, Marta Medala, Christelle Schmid, Emmanuel Garcia, Denis Damidot, et al.. Application of various microscopy techniques to study early‐age and longer‐term behaviour of super sulphated cement microstructure. Journal of Microscopy, 2024, 294 (2), pp.155-167. ⟨10.1111/jmi.13281⟩. ⟨hal-04633841⟩
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