Research Article

Effect of Particle Size of Periclase on the Periclase Hydration and Expansion of Low-Heat Portland Cement Pastes

Table 3

The particle size and the content of periclase in LHC clinkers calcined at different conditions.

Calcination conditions1.0 hour2.0 hours1400°C
1400°C1450°C1350°C1400°C1450°C1.0 hour1.5 hours2.0 hours

Particle size of periclase (μm)2.603.922.943.004.002.602.823.00
Content of periclase (wt./%)3.913.724.133.653.563.913.813.65