A Thermal Analysis Study on Blended Ternary Cement Paste

Abstract

Pastes containing High Alumina Cement (HAC) and Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) were prepared using Ground Water (GW) and 5, 10, 15 and 20%SF. The setting time and compressive strength of these admixtured cement pastes were measured. The hydrated HAC blends were subjected to DTA/TG and DSC analysis. The recorded spectra were compared with the observed mechanical measurements of these blends. The hydration kinetics is well explained through these results. It is evidenced that 10%SF addition is optimum for this blend.