ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Performance and Durability of Chalcedonite Reactive Powder Concrete.
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the technical properties and assess the durability of a novel high-performance concrete with aggregates composed entirely of reactive powders derived from chalcedonite-a mineral previously not utilized in HPC technology. Since there is insufficient information on chalcedonite-based concretes in the scientific literature, the presented research aims to address these knowledge gaps. The characterization of the chalcedonite powder involved the determination of specific gravity, particle size distribution, specific surface area, and particle morphology through microscopic analysis. The hardened chalcedonite-based and reference quartz-based high-performance concretes were subjected to a comprehensive suite of tests to determine their physical properties (bulk density, water absorption, and capillary absorption) and mechanical properties (flexural and compressive strength). Durability was further assessed based on compressive strength criteria, including frost resistance and carbonation resistance. To simulate long-term performance and better evaluate the durability of the high-performance concretes, specimens were tested following standard water curing and after additional maturation processes, including thermal treatment, which in the extreme case resulted in a seven-day compressive strength of 176.9 MPa, a value higher by 56.7 MPa (corresponding to an increase of 47.1%) compared to the strength of the identical concrete not subjected to thermal treatment. To explore the potential for architectural applications, particularly in outdoor environments, capillary absorption testing was of particular importance, as it provided insight into the material's resistance to eventual pigment leaching from the mineral matrix.
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