Title of article :
Evaluation of Chemical Resistance of Polymer Concrete in Corrosive Environments
Author/Authors :
Golestaneh, Mehdi School of Civil Engineering - College of Engineering - Babol Noshirvani University of Technology , Na jafpour, Ghasem School of Chemical Engineering - College of Engineering - Babol Noshirvani University of Technology , Amini, Ghazaleh School of Chemical Engineering - College of Engineering - Babol Noshirvani University of Technology , Beygi, Morteza School of Civil Engineering - College of Engineering - Babol Noshirvani University of Technology
Abstract :
Polymer concrete (PC) with suitable mechanical and chemical properties was prepared. The properties of PCs are dependent upon the type of resins and filler materials. This research paper presents an assessment of the chemical resistance of polymer concretes in various chemical compositions. Epoxy resin was used to fabricate PC samples. The sample blocks were exposed to hostile environment in strong acidic and alkali conditions. The loss of compressive strength of the samples exposed to corrosive environment was insignificant. The strength of corrosive environment had significant effect on the chemical resistance of the fabricated PC samples. A desired blend of the optimized chemical composition of epoxy was used and tested in all corrosive environments. These samples were successfully passed all the designed testing conditions.
Keywords :
Chemical resistance , Polymer concrete , Filler , Epoxy resin , Corrosive environment
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
