Unit:
Department of Geology and GeoenvirommentLibrary of the School of Science
Author:
ΚΥΡΙΑΖΗ ΜΥΡΤΩ
KONTOMITROU ELENI MARIA
Supervisors info:
Βασιλάτος Χαράλαμπος, Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής, Τμήμα Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος, ΕΚΠΑ,
Μεγρέμη Ιφιγένεια, ΕΔΙΠ, Τμήμα Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος, ΕΚΠΑ
Original Title:
Ορυκτολογική Αξιολόγηση Ορυκτών Πρώτων Υλών που χρησιμοποιούνται στην παραγωγή Clinker και Τσιμέντου
Translated title:
Ορυκτολογική Αξιολόγηση Ορυκτών Πρώτων Υλών που χρησιμοποιούνται στην παραγωγή Clinker και Τσιμέντου
Summary:
In Greece, cement production is one of the most important and longest lasting industrial activities. The cement industry contributes significantly to the national economy as it offers great export potential.
This thesis examines and evaluates the mineral composition of mineral raw materials used in the production of clinker and cement. The raw materials for the manufacture of cement should ensure the presence of the main oxides CaO, Al2O3, SiO2 and Fe2O3 in the appropriate forms and proportions and the absence of impurities such as MgO, potentially toxic elements or even hazardous mineral phases harmful to the quality of cement.
In the frame of the above specifications required for the manufacture of cement, mineral raw materials were studied and their suitability investigated. The mineralogical study was carried out by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and electron microscopy (SEM). The characteristics of the samples studied showed that they fully meet the specifications for cement and concrete production.
Main subject category:
Science
Keywords:
cement, mineral raw materials, clinker
