Effect of different superplasticizers and activator combinations on workability and strength of fly ash based geopolymer

• Published in: Materials in engineering Vol. 57; pp. 667 - 672
• Main Authors: Nematollahi, Behzad, Sanjayan, Jay
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2014
• Subjects: Activator; Compressive strength; Fly ash based geopolymer; Mini-slump test; Superplasticizer; workability; Mini-slump test; Superplasticizer; workability; Compressive strength; Activator; Fly ash based geopolymer

This paper evaluates the effect of different commercial superplasticizers (SPs) such as naphthalene, melamine and modified Polycarboxylate based on the workability and strength of a class F fly ash geopolymer paste activated by two different activator combinations, i.e. 8 M sodium hydroxide solution...