Condensed Silica Fume

06 May.,2024

 

Condensed Silica Fume

CONDENSED SILICA FUME

Composition

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Condensed silica fume consists primarily of pure silica in non-crystalline form and contains more than 90% silicon dioxide (Detwiler et al., 1996). Small amounts of magnesium, iron, and alkali oxides are also present. Most particles are smaller than 1 mm with an average diameter of 0.1 mm. ASTM C 1240 limits the percent retained on the 45-mm sieve to 10%, the moisture content to 3%, and the loss on ignition (LOI) to 6%.

Replacement

Condensed silica fume is used as a replacement for portland cement. Silica fume can replace portland cement in the range of 9-15% by mass of cement.

Advantages

Using silica fume concrete creates the following advantages:

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  • Increased pore refinement
  • Increased strength
  • Stickiness
  • Black/gray color
  • Increased ASR resistance
  • Increased sulfate resistance
  • Consumes Ca(OH)2
Cautions

Since it has a high surface area, condensed silica fume increases the amount of water needed in the mixture, so it is recommended to use it along with a high-range water-reducing admixture. The condensed silica fume/portland cement mixture must be protected for the first 7 days from drying shrinkage. To optimize the benefits resulting from the use of condensed silica fume, it must be thoroughly dispersed in the cement mixture. A disadvantage to utilizing silica fume in cement is the cost. Condensed silica fume costs from $400-$1,000/ton, which is significantly higher than portland cement ($90/ton). When using this or any other alternative cementing material with portland cement, it is necessary to create trial mixtures to ensure proper proportioning for the desired properties.

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