Microstructure evolution and chemical stability of cementitious waste form for high sodium waste stream
摘要
The sodium waste stream has been immobilized into cementitous waste form with simultaneously high waste loading and chemical durability. The incorporation of Na2CO3 (5–15 wt.%) with growth of CaCO3 slow down the formation of C–S–H gel, while the higher amount of Na2CO3 incorporation ratio (20–30 wt.%) leverages pH elevation and confined carbonate diffusion to enhance hydrated silica formation and silicate diversity. Compressive strength above 10 MPa and 7 MPa before and post freeze-thaw test can be achieved, with the long term Cs release rate around 5 mg/(m2 d) can be seen, suggesting the robustness of the cementitous waste form.