Nan Wang , Yue Li , Shiru Long , Hui Lin , Zigeng Wang , Xiongfei Liu
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Abstract
Magnesium phosphate cement offers high strength, excellent temperature resistance, alongside superior bonding properties; but its high density, substantial carbon emissions, and instability in foaming processes restrict its applications in thermal insulation and fire protection. This study employed natural brucite and ammonium dihydrogen phosphate as the base materials for magnesium phosphate cement, while magnesium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, or sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) were used as foaming agents to prepare porous brucite-based magnesium phosphate cement (BMPC). The study focused on investigating the physical and mechanical properties, thermal conductivity, and microstructure of the BMPC. The results indicate that, within the same density range, magnesium carbonate-modified BMPC has the least impact on mechanical properties, while the thermal conductivity can be reduced by 46.6 % and the thermal diffusivity by 110.4 %. The results indicate that, within the same density range, magnesium carbonate-modified BMPC has the least impact on mechanical properties, the proportion of small and medium pores increases, and the fractal dimension is the lowest. BMPC offers advantages such as lightweight, thermal insulation, and low carbon emissions.
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