Alkali-Aggregate Reaction: A study of the influence of the petrographic characteristics of volcanic rocks
Journal Title: Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
When the rock involved in the alkali-aggregate reaction (AAR) is volcanic, the matter present in the interstices of the grains, called mesostasis is considered responsible for the expansions. Mesostasis is a residue which consists of mineral phases rich in silica and alkalis (K and Na) and in optical microscopy looks like amorphous matter. By means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and with the aid of energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), the presence of well-crystallized mineral phases in mesostasis can be observed. The objective of this study was to evaluate the amount, the chemical composition and the degree of crystallinity of mesostasis on the reactive potentiality of volcanic rocks.
Authors and Affiliations
F. Tiecher, M. B. Gomes, D. C. C. Dal Molin
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