Magnesia Cements
From Formulation to Application

Indispensable analysis of the property, chemistry, formulary, and uses of the popular high-strength, hard-bonding, green alternative to the Portland cement system

Mark Shand (Author), Abir Al-Tabbaa (Author), Jueshi Qian (Author), Liwu Mo (Author), Fei Jin (Author)

9780123919250

Hardback, published 2 June 2020

334 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.4 cm, 0.57 kg

There is an urgent need for innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable approaches to reduce the tremendous environmental impact of conventional cement and cement-based technologies. Consuming a significantly lower quantity of natural resources than conventional cements, with the added ability to effectively sequestering carbon, magnesia cements offer great potential in this area. Magnesia Cements: From Formulation to Application explores the latest developments in this exciting area, reviewing the unique properties offered by these cements, including superior strength, fire resistance, and exceptional ability to bond to a wide range of aggregates, and highlighting their potential role in making cement production and usage more sustainable.

1. Manufacture of Magnesium Oxide for Magnesia Cements2. Magnesium Oxychloride Cement3. Magnesium Oxysulfate Cement4. Magnesium Phosphate Cement5. Magnesium Silicate Cement6. Carbonated Magnesia Cement7. Magnesia in Alkali Activated Cements8. Magnesia as an Expansive Additive9. Magnesia in Self-Healing Cement and Concrete

Subject Areas: Building construction & materials [TNK], Materials science [TGM], Ceramics & glass technology [TDCQ], Physical chemistry [PNR]