The retardation of calcium-sulpho-aluminate (CSA) type cements by three common retarders—
sodium gluconate, sodium–potassium tartrate and borax is investigated at a 2% addition …

The interaction of water and the alumina surface is comprehensively reviewed. Water can be
incorporated in the alumina crystal structure resulting in the formation of aluminum …

The effect of external conditions on the growth morphology of gibbsite, γ-Al (OH) 3, grown
under a range of conditions has been studied. The results show that during growth the …

The crystallization mechanisms of colloidal Al (OH) 3 from dilute ([NaOH]⩽ 1.00 M,[Al (III)]⩽
0.82 M), intermediate (1.00–2.50 M NaOH, 0.82–2.05 M Al (III)) and concentrated ([NaOH]> …

The structure, energies, and infrared spectra of a range of possible monomeric and dimeric
aluminum-containing neutral and anionic species that may be present in either dilute or …

Fast setting is an important reason restricting the applications of eco-friendly calcium
sulfoaluminate belite (CSAB) cement. To help spread the application of CSAB cement, this …

The structure of caustic aluminate solutions in relation to the precipitation of gibbsite was
investigated using vibrational spectroscopy and molecular dynamics simulations. Results …

The growth kinetics of colloidal Al (III)-containing particles (diameter< 1000 nm), nucleated
in optically clear, supersaturated sodium aluminate solutions as a precursor to Al (OH) 3 …

Nano-sized α-Al2O3 particles with an average size of 30–40nm were prepared successfully
from supersaturated sodium aluminate solution with liquid-attached aluminum hydroxide …

Homogeneous nucleation of Al (OH) 3 crystals from synthetic, optically clear, caustic
aluminate solutions and the influence of alkali metal ion (Na+ versus K+) have been …