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Standardisation of Geopolymers
Jim Neill
Ceram Conference
4 December 2012
Stoke on Trent
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knowin is not enou h, we must a l -
willing is not enough, we must do..
J ohann Wolf an von Goethe
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Applications:-
Fire rotection for buildin s, es eciall hi h rise
Architectural claddings and mouldings
Stone repairs
and materials
Nuclear industry waste encapsulation andcon a nmen
Construction of sea-defences
Renewable energy industry:-Wind generator foundations on land
and at sea
Tidal generator foundations
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As specifiers what should we know before
specifying any product or material?
Standards required to meet clients brief attributes of
performance, durability,
aest etcs, sa ety, env ronmentasustainability. Also, lead-in
times and cost
Standards offered assess whether theyfulfill the standards
required.
Evidence of third party testing to provideverification,
substantiation, proof, asnecessar and to assua e rofessional
indemnity insurers.
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banahCEM Third Part Testin
Queens University Belfast
Flexural Strengths Tensile Strengths
Modulus of Elasticity Vapour Permeability
Freeze Thaw Capillary Water Absorption
Slip Resistance Abrasion Resistance
u -o es s ec o a er emen a o
Chemical Testing of Hardened Cement/ConcreteAcid Resistance
Sulfate Resistance
Chloride Diffusion Protection to Steel Reinforcement
Alkali Aggregate Reaction Chloride Ion Penetration
Leaching / Efflorescence Coefficient of Thermal
ExpansionMicrostructure Observation
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University of Ulster J ordanstown
Fire Resistance Testing Thermal Conductivity
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Why should Geopolymershave Standards?
All products and materials requirestandards
Existing standards for Portland
for Geopolymers
provide the Geopolymer communitywith greater credibility
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A Few Points to consider:-
We need a standards system which isrespected and can apply
globally
The potential benefits brought byGeopolymers makes for a
material
research and development.Establishing standards is essential for
the
science to progress
Nomenclature
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How should we go about this task?
Questions?
Suggestons?
Next Steps?
Thank you
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