This report deals with gas phase hydration of pure cement clinker
minerals at reduced relative humidities. This is an important
subject in relation to modern high performance concrete which may
self-desiccate during hydration. In addition the subject has
relevance to storage stability where prehydration may occur. In
the report both theoretical considerations and experimental data
are presented. It is suggested that the initiation of hydration
during water vapour exposure is nucleation controlled.
| Publication status | Published - 1998 |
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