Research and Application Progress of Serpentine Concrete

Abstract

Abstract: Serpentine concrete has excellent neutron shielding property, which has been widely used in the nuclear industry and medical industry to shield neutron radiation in foreign countries. With the rapid development of nuclear industry and rich serpentine minerals in China, it should be a lot of research and application of serpentine concrete, however, in fact, serpentine concrete is not only less studied in China, but also its application is far less than abroad. Therefore, the characteristics of serpentine aggregate were summarized, and the physical properties, particle shape characteristics and chemical composition of three kinds of serpentine subspecies aggregate were compared. The influence of serpentine aggregate on concrete property was described in detail, and the shortcomings of current research on serpentine concrete were analyzed. The application status of serpentine concrete was combed. Finally, in order to promote further research and application of serpentine concrete in China, the future development of this field was prospected.

Key words: serpentine aggregate, radiation shield concrete, crystal water, neutron radiation, microstructure, high temperature stability

CLC Number:

TU528.35

YANG Zhao, SHI Jianjun, XU Xinchun, ZHANG Zhiheng. Research and Application Progress of Serpentine Concrete[J]. BULLETIN OF THE CHINESE CERAMIC SOCIETY, 2023, 42(6): 1912-1920.

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