Hydration 8: AluminatesExplores the hydration of aluminates in cement chemistry, focusing on reactions with sulfate ions and the formation of ettringite.
Hydration 2: C-S-HExplores the hydration process of calcium silicates, focusing on C-S-H and its complex structure in cementitious materials.
Cement Hydration: Part 1Explores cement hydration, including hardening, dissolution of grains, hydrate precipitation, and volume changes.
Hydration: OverviewCovers the nomenclature of cement components, the process of how cement works, and the phases of real cement.
Amorphous MaterialsCovers amorphous materials, focusing on glass, common types, atomic structure, and the effect of hydrogen.
Isothermal CalorimetryCovers isothermal calorimetry, a method to measure heat production rate in materials like cement, discussing its importance and practical applications.
The Solid State of PolymersIntroduces the solid state of polymers, including the structure, amorphous state, glass transition, and characterization methods.
Kinetics: Main Hydration PeakDelves into the kinetics of cement hydration, discussing heat evolution, nucleation, growth, and diffusion processes.
Hydration: Aluminate HydratesDelves into aluminate hydrates in cement chemistry, discussing ettringite, AFm phases, decomposition, solid solutions, limestone effect, and hydrogarnets.