The Influence of Zeolitic By-product Containing Ammonium Ions on Properties of Hardened Cement Paste
Minerals 2021
D. Vaičiukyniene, A. Mikelioniene, A. Kantautas, A. Radzevučius, Diāna Bajāre

Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts, used in the petroleum industry, are sources of zeolitic by-products. These by-products are often used as sorbents for the removal of ammonium ions from wastewater. After a period of use, the zeolitic by-product loses its sorption properties and is no longer effective. The problem is the use of zeolitic by-product with ammonium ions. In this study, a zeolitic by-product containing ammonium ions and high contents of active SiO2 and Al2 O3 was used as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM). Cement pastes containing 0.5%, 1%, 3%, 5%, and 10% of the by-product were prepared, and the compressive strength and density of the pastes were evaluated. Incorporation of the zeolitic by-product increased the cement strength by 17% and 32% after 7 and 28 days of hydration, respectively. Thus, incorporation of the zeolitic by-product with ammonium ions as an SCM has a complex effect on an ordinary Portland cement (OPC) system. Ammonium chloride accelerated cement setting after 7 days of hydration, and the pozzolanic reaction positively affected strength development after 28 days of hydration. The reaction products caused the cement to have a compact microstructure. The zeolitic by-product containing absorbed ammonium ions can be successfully reused to replace ordinary Portland cement in cement pastes.


Keywords
Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts; Portland cement hydration; Zeolitic by-product
DOI
10.3390/min11020123
Hyperlink
https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/11/2/123

Vaičiukyniene, D., Mikelioniene, A., Kantautas, A., Radzevučius, A., Bajāre, D. The Influence of Zeolitic By-product Containing Ammonium Ions on Properties of Hardened Cement Paste. Minerals, 2021, Vol. 11, No. 2, Article number 123. ISSN 2075-163X. Available from: doi:10.3390/min11020123

Publication language
English (en)
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