Phase and structure development in rapid setting mortars

The phase formation during hydration of quicksetting mortars based on Portland cement, aluminate cement and calcium sulphate with various organic additives was studied. The data on the phase composition of the samples were compared with changes in their size during hydration.

Author: T. Westphal, T.A. Bier

Section: Science and production

Keywords: rapid setting mortar, hydration, phase development, length change