The effect of 60Co gamma irradiation on coal fly-ash geopolymer paste setting time
Cementation is the baseline technology for conditioning of low to intermediate level radioactive waste. Geopolymers, a class of alkali activated binders, are a promising new material for radioactive waste treatment. Coal fly-ash based geopolymers are a low-cost, low greenhouse gas footpr...
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doaj-f4ba54a444094971a73e35bfffc71d8e2021-02-05T08:17:13ZengVINCA Institute of Nuclear SciencesNuclear Technology and Radiation Protection1451-39941452-81852020-01-0135215015310.2298/NTRP2002150R1451-39942002150RThe effect of 60Co gamma irradiation on coal fly-ash geopolymer paste setting timeRubinjoni Luka Z.0Stanković Srboljub J.1Lončar Boris B.2Innovation Center, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, SerbiaSecondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory, Department of Radiation and Environmental Protection, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, SerbiaFaculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, SerbiaCementation is the baseline technology for conditioning of low to intermediate level radioactive waste. Geopolymers, a class of alkali activated binders, are a promising new material for radioactive waste treatment. Coal fly-ash based geopolymers are a low-cost, low greenhouse gas footprint alternative to metakaolin based materials. Both the grouting of sludge/powders/liquids and encapsulation of solids/compacted waste rely on the grout maintaining optimal flow (rheological properties) during the mixing and pouring operations, and achieving a set leading to proper long term solidification (mechanical properties). The initial and final setting time for fly-ash geopolymer paste, based on the SRPS EN 196-3 standard, has been measured upon irradiation by gamma rays in a 60Co reference field positioned with a kerma air rate of 3.42 mGys–1. The binder paste was prepared using fly-ash from the TENT B power plant's electrostatic filters without further sieving, activated by water glass with module 1.5 and mixed with distilled water until a satisfactory flow was obtained, and poured into the sample and control molds. The initial and final setting times for the irradiated sample and non-irradiated control were determined by the Vicat apparatus. The irradiated sample demonstrated an 11 % shorter initial setting time, and 16 % shorter final setting time, compared to the control.http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1451-3994/2020/1451-39942002150R.pdfgeopolymersetting timegamma irradiationalkali-activated binder |
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Rubinjoni Luka Z. Stanković Srboljub J. Lončar Boris B. The effect of 60Co gamma irradiation on coal fly-ash geopolymer paste setting time Nuclear Technology and Radiation Protection geopolymer setting time gamma irradiation alkali-activated binder |
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Rubinjoni Luka Z. Stanković Srboljub J. Lončar Boris B. |
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Rubinjoni Luka Z. |
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The effect of 60Co gamma irradiation on coal fly-ash geopolymer paste setting time |
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The effect of 60Co gamma irradiation on coal fly-ash geopolymer paste setting time |
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The effect of 60Co gamma irradiation on coal fly-ash geopolymer paste setting time |
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The effect of 60Co gamma irradiation on coal fly-ash geopolymer paste setting time |
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The effect of 60Co gamma irradiation on coal fly-ash geopolymer paste setting time |
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effect of 60co gamma irradiation on coal fly-ash geopolymer paste setting time |
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VINCA Institute of Nuclear Sciences |
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Nuclear Technology and Radiation Protection |
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1451-3994 1452-8185 |
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Cementation is the baseline technology for conditioning of low to
intermediate level radioactive waste. Geopolymers, a class of alkali
activated binders, are a promising new material for radioactive waste
treatment. Coal fly-ash based geopolymers are a low-cost, low greenhouse gas
footprint alternative to metakaolin based materials. Both the grouting of
sludge/powders/liquids and encapsulation of solids/compacted waste rely on
the grout maintaining optimal flow (rheological properties) during the mixing
and pouring operations, and achieving a set leading to proper long term
solidification (mechanical properties). The initial and final setting time
for fly-ash geopolymer paste, based on the SRPS EN 196-3 standard, has been
measured upon irradiation by gamma rays in a 60Co reference field positioned
with a kerma air rate of 3.42 mGys–1. The binder paste was prepared using
fly-ash from the TENT B power plant's electrostatic filters without further
sieving, activated by water glass with module 1.5 and mixed with distilled
water until a satisfactory flow was obtained, and poured into the sample and
control molds. The initial and final setting times for the irradiated sample
and non-irradiated control were determined by the Vicat apparatus. The
irradiated sample demonstrated an 11 % shorter initial setting time, and 16 %
shorter final setting time, compared to the control. |
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geopolymer setting time gamma irradiation alkali-activated binder |
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