Ferrochrome slag: a critical review of its properties, environmental issues and sustainable utilization

SK Das, AK Tripathi, SK Kandi, SM Mustakim… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ferrochrome slag (FCS) is a by-product of ferrochrome industries and is produced during
the extraction of ferrochrome from chromite ore. The chemical composition of FCS comprises …

A critical review of the material characteristics, utilizations, limitations, and advanced applications of ferrochrome slag

M Jiao, Z Rong, L Zhang - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The utilization of ferrochrome slag as a solid waste resource holds significant potential for
reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices. This review …

Thermal resistance, water absorption and microstructure of high-strength self-compacting lightweight aggregate concrete (HSSC-LWAC) after exposure to elevated …

J Bao, R Zheng, P Zhang, Y Cui, S Xue, Q Song… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
An experimental investigation on the influence of elevated temperatures on the thermal
resistance, water absorption and microstructure of high-strength self-compacting lightweight …

High volume fly ash and basalt-polypropylene fibres as performance enhancers of novel fire-resistant fibre reinforced cementitious composites

A Tangirala, S Rawat, M Lahoti - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
This study attempts to address the fire resistance of fibre reinforced cementitious composite
(FRCC) while considering sustainability. Sustainable FRCC mixes were developed by …

Influence of ferrochrome slag as coarse and fine aggregates on thermal and strength properties of concrete at high temperatures

AI Fares, KMA Sohel, K Al-Jabri, A Al-Saidy - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ferrochrome slag (FCS) as aggregates in concrete provides a sustainable alternative for the
construction industry due to its admirable mechanical, durability, and refractory properties …

Effects of thermal treatment on the fracture behavior of rock-concrete bi-material specimens containing an interface crack

T Guo, K Liu, X Li, Y Wu, J Yang - Theoretical and Applied Fracture …, 2023 - Elsevier
The study of the fracture characteristics of rock-concrete structure containing an interface
crack under high temperature is vitally significant for the durability and stability assessment …

Impact performance of fire-damaged hybrid steel-BFRP reinforcement concrete beams: influence of area ratio and arrangement of BFRP bars

R Zhang, M Zheng, L Jin, X Du - Engineering Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Hybrid steel-BFRP reinforced concrete (HRC) beams have demonstrated their ability to meet
the rigorous demands for both strength and serviceability. However, the mechanical …

The effects of waste iron powder and steel fiber on the physical and mechanical properties of geopolymer mortars exposed to high temperatures

ZF Akbulut, S Guler, M Khan - Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Geopolymer (GP) concretes have the potential to be an excellent alternative to cement-
based traditional concretes for more sustainable concrete production. GP concretes have …

Influence mechanisms of porous aggregate morphology, maximum size and optimized gradation on ultra-high performance concrete with ferrochrome slag

Y Zhu, Z Rong, Q Jiang, J Shi - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2025 - Elsevier
Ferrochrome slag (FCS) is one of the main by-products generated from the smelting of
ferrochrome alloy. Its utilization as aggregate can reduce the mining of natural aggregate …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of steel fibre and manufactured sand on mechanical properties of alkali-activated slag green cementitious material after high temperature

H Cheng, P Chen, X Rong, S Cao, W Zhao - Case Studies in Construction …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study investigated the mechanical properties of alkali-activated slag cementitious
material (AASCM) after exposure to 20–800℃ considering the effect of steel fibre content …