X-ray diffraction and microstructure studies of gum Arabic-cement concrete

• Published in: Construction & building materials Vol. 156; pp. 632 - 638
• Main Authors: Elinwa, Augustine U, Umar, Mohammed
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 15.12.2017; Elsevier B.V
• Subjects: Analysis; Compressive strength; Concrete; Diffraction; Mechanical properties; Microstructure; Porosity; Structure; Water absorption; X-ray diffraction; X-rays; Nigeria; X-ray diffraction; Compressive strength; Water absorption; Porosity; Microstructure

•The dominant elements in gum Arabic (GA) are K, Na, Mg, Ca, Cu, Zn and Fe ions at various concentrations.•The variations in the chemical composition GA are functions of their molecular structure, physical characteristics and functional properties.•The density of gum Arabic concrete (GAC) is that of...