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Explores the qualitative analysis of X-ray diffraction patterns for cementitious materials, focusing on identifying crystalline phases based on characteristic peak patterns.

Cement Chemistry and Sustainable Cementitious Materials

Explores the production and analysis of low-carbon cement for sustainable construction materials.

X-ray diffraction: history and basics

Explores the history, principles, and applications of X-ray diffraction in cement studies, highlighting key scientific contributions.

Cement Manufacturing Process

Explores the cement manufacturing process, quality control, grinding, and types of cement.

Cement Manufacturing Process

Explores the cement manufacturing process, from preheating to quality control and grinding techniques.

Grinding Cements with Calcined Clays: How to Make LC3

Explores the process of grinding cements with calcined clays to produce LC3.

XRR and SAXS: Advanced Characterization

Introduces X-ray reflectivity and small-angle X-ray scattering for analyzing films and nanostructures.

X-ray Diffraction Applied to Cement

Covers the basics of X-ray diffraction applied to cement and advanced data analysis techniques.

X-ray Diffraction in Cement Science

Explores the use of X-ray diffraction in cement material science, discussing advantages, limitations, and future improvements.

Hydration: Aluminate Hydrates

Delves into aluminate hydrates in cement chemistry, discussing ettringite, AFm phases, decomposition, solid solutions, limestone effect, and hydrogarnets.

Introduction: Why Portland cement

Explores the reasons behind the widespread use of 'Portland' cement in construction and its environmental impact.

Lowering Environmental Impact: Cement Chemistry and Sustainable Materials

Discusses the use of supplementary cementitious materials to reduce clinker in cement production and lower CO₂ emissions.

Kinetics: the Induction period

By Professor Karen Scrivener delves into the kinetics of the induction period in cement chemistry, exploring different theories and dissolution mechanisms.

Powder Treatment: Rheology, Mixing, Granulation

Covers powder treatment, rheology, mixing, granulation, and cement production in ceramic processing, emphasizing flow behavior and superplasticizers.

Ceramics: Powder Characterization

Explores the characterization of powders in ceramics, emphasizing the impact on ceramic properties and the manufacturing process.

Introduction to LC3 Cement

Introduces LC³ cement made with limestone and calcined clay for sustainable construction.

Adjusting LC³ Cement Composition

Explores the impact of sulphates and alkalis on LC³ cement composition and the prevention of alkali silica reaction.

Kinetics: the Filler Effect

Delves into the filler effect in cement hydration, emphasizing the role of supplementary cementitious materials.

Overview of Particle Physics and Rutherford Scattering

Covers the constituents of matter, fundamental forces, the Standard Model, natural units, and particle interaction experiments.

Cement Chemistry Kinetics

Explores cement hydration kinetics post-peak, focusing on water populations, C-S-H density, and pore structures.