Effect of Synthetic Nanodispersed Silica on the Properties of Portland Cement Based Mortars

Authors: 

Galyna Kotsay

The work deals with the modification of mortars by small quantities of nanodispersed material. The effect of amorphous nanosilica on Portland cement hydration and hardening has been investigated. The amorphous nanosilica is compared with the known mineral additive – microsilica.

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