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This study develops an alkali-activated slag-electric furnace nickel slag (AAS-ENS) composite system by incorporating electric furnace nickel slag (ENS) and granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) to explore a sustainable and high-value utilization pathway for ENS. The Ca/Si and Si/Al ratios of the precursor materials were adjusted by controlling the GBFS dosage, and their effects on the compressive strength, flexural strength, and microstructure of AAS-ENS composites were systematically investigated. The results indicate that compressive strength exhibits a quadratic relationship with the Ca/Si ratio, with an optimal range of 0.35–0.45. Additionally, the Si/Al ratio shows a negative correlation with compressive strength, with the optimal Si/Al ratio estimated to be below 4. Microstructural analysis, including heat of hydration, X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TG-DTG), mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), revealed that properly balanced Ca/Si and Si/Al ratios promote the formation of C-(A)-S-H gel, leading to higher material density and improved mechanical performance. These findings provide a theoretical foundation for optimizing the mechanical properties and microstructure of AAS-ENS composites and offer practical insights into the sustainable utilization of ENS in eco-friendly construction materials. © 2025 The Authors
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Case Studies in Construction Materials
ISSN: 2214-5095
Year: 2025
Volume: 22
6 . 5 0 0
JCR@2023
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