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This document discusses mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) and the microstructure of concrete. MIP uses mercury to characterize pores based on applied pressure, with lower pressure needed for larger pores. The Washburn equation is used to calculate pore size distribution from pressure-intrusion data. The microstructure of concrete depends on the hydration products like ettringite, CSH gel, and calcium hydroxide that form when cement dissolves in water. A denser distribution of hydration products leads to a denser microstructure, while air voids also influence the microstructure characterization.

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MIP & MicroStructure Presentation

This document discusses mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) and the microstructure of concrete. MIP uses mercury to characterize pores based on applied pressure, with lower pressure needed for larger pores. The Washburn equation is used to calculate pore size distribution from pressure-intrusion data. The microstructure of concrete depends on the hydration products like ettringite, CSH gel, and calcium hydroxide that form when cement dissolves in water. A denser distribution of hydration products leads to a denser microstructure, while air voids also influence the microstructure characterization.

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Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry

and Micro-structure of
Concrete
Prof. Dr. Syed Ali Rizwan
Contents

 Introduction to MIP
 MIP
 Introduction to Micro-Structure
Introduction

 Porosimetry:
Measurement of pore size, volume, distribution, density and other
porosity- related characteristics. Porosimetry effects the physical
properties and behavior. Adsorption, permeability, strength, density are
effected by porosity of material
 Properties of Mercury:
Non- wetting fluid ,high surface tension (480 Dyne/cm) will not
penetrate pores through capillary action
 External forces are needed to apply pressure for intrusion of
mercury into pores
Introduction- Contd.
Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry -MIP

 Important Points:
 Pressure applied is inversely proportional to pore size
 Less pressure is needed for intrusion of mercury in macro pores
 More pressure is needed for intrusion of mercury in micro pores
 From pressure Vs intrusion data, MIP instrument generates volume and size
distribution using Washburn Equation.
 Accurate pressure measurement results in accurate pore size data
 Surface tension at 20°C in vacuum is 480 mN/m.
 Contact angle of mercury with solids is 140° (Retains droplet formation due to
high surface tension so the angle is in range of 135° -142°
Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry
Introduction to Micro-Structure

 The process of dissolution of cement and water results in precipitation of


hydration products
 Hydration products are
1) Ettringite
2) Calcium Silicate Hydrate gel (CSH Gel)
3) Calcium Hydroxide
 More the precipitation of hydration products, denser the microstructure
 Air voids are also vital for the characterization of microstructure
Ettringite
CSH Gel
Calcium Hydroxide (Hexagonal)

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