Sulphate Attack Resistance of Cement with Zeolite Additive

Abstract

Concrete as one of the most common building material, exposed to groundwater, soil and seawater is often object to sulphate attack. Partial replacement of Portland cement by natural zeolite has been proven to be effective in reducing sulphate attack. The results of cement sulphate resistance after 52 weeks in Na2SO4 solution are presented. The sulphate resistance of mortars was examined by determination of linear changes of specimens immersed in Na2SO4 solution. The studies of microstructure of cement mortars were carried out by scanning electron microscope equipped with energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS). Investigation includes also pictures of samples after 32 weeks exposition in corrosion solution.