Research Article

Investigation on Mechanical Durability Properties of High-Performance Concrete with Nanosilica and Copper Slag

Table 1

Chemical properties of copper slag, cement, and nanosilica.

MaterialsWeight (percentage)

Silicon dioxide26.72
Aluminum oxide0.25
Ferric oxide69.33
Calcium oxide0.16
Sodium carbonate0.6
Manganese oxide0.25
Copper oxide1.3
Titanium dioxide0.5
Specific gravity (cement)3.11
Initial setting (cement)30 minutes
Final setting time (cement)450 minutes
Specific surface area (m2/gm) (nanosilica)206
pH value (nanosilica)4.3
Silica content (nanosilica)99.9
Carbon content (nanosilica)0.08