Magnetic resonance imaging of 1H, 23Na, and 35Cl penetration in Portland cement mortar

F. de J. Cano, T. W. Bremner, R. P. McGregor, B. J. Balcom

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Abstract

The first magnetic resonance imaging profiles of chloride content in low- and high-permeability Portland cement mortar have been obtained using a novel material science imaging technique. The penetration of water as well as chloride and sodium ions, into mortar specimens was monitored for a period of 72 h. Marked differences in penetration depth were observed in low- and high-permeability mortar. These preliminary experiments show significant differences between the extent and nature in the penetration of chlorides compared to water and sodium.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1067-1070
Number of pages4
JournalCement and Concrete Research
Volume32
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2002
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Chloride penetration
  • Durability
  • Mortar
  • SPRITE-MRI
  • Transport properties

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