Effect of Pb+2 ion on physico chemical properties of fly ash -slag geopolymer pastes

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Chemistry Dep., Faculty of Girls, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

2 Chemistry Department, Faculty of Women for Arts, Science and Education, Ain-Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.

Abstract

 The aim of this work is to examine the stabilization or immobilization of heavy metals such as Pb (NO3)2 in a various paste of slag and slag-FA based and on geopolymer pastes. Geopolymer prepared by 100% slag and partially substitution of slag by 15% Fly ash (FA) [85% slag+15%FA]. The alkaline activator is (1:1) liquid sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution (the concentration of sodium hydroxide is 5 Molar). Different percentages of Pb (NO3)2 were added to the alkali activation mixture, 0.5%, and 1% by mass% of the solid binder. The obtained geopolymer specimens are cured in water for 90 days. The compressive strength test, combined water content, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Atomic absorption, and Transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR) are examined. The results showed that the used lead nitrate caused a retarding effect for the hydration of the investigated geopolymer mixes.The best mix for immobilization were 99.98% in mix SF1[85%slag+15%Fly ash +0.5%Pb+2].

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