Porous geopolymers
AssigneeKeanetech, LLC
InventorsDong Kyu Kim, Waltraud M. Kriven
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Abstract
Porous aluminosilicate geopolymers having a desired molar ratio of silicon dioxide to aluminum oxide are prepared by mixing an aluminosilicate powder in an alkaline silicate solution, placing into a sealed container, and then curing. The desired density and compressive strength of the geopolymer are achieved by varying the excess of alkaline silicate and by varying the curing temperature. The desired pore size distribution of the geopolymer is achieved by varying the curing conditions.
Claims5
A process for preparing a porous aluminosilicate geopolymer having a density of about 0.5 to 1.2 g/cm3 and a compressive strength of about 1 to 5 MPa, the process comprising:
- (a) adding an aluminosilicate powder to an alkaline silicate solution, the alkaline silicate solution being present in an amount that is about 1.5 to 3.5 times the stoichiometric amount of alkaline silicate to aluminosilicate;
- (b) mixing to create a homogenous mixture;
- (c) placing the mixture into a sealed container;
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- (d) curing at a temperature of about 90 to 130° C.
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