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Quantitative microstructure analysis of polymer-modified mortars.

A Jenni1, M Herwegh, R Zurbriggen

  • 1Institute of Geological Sciences, University of Berne, Baltzersrtasse 1, CH-3012 Berne, Switzerland. andreas.jenni@geo.unibe.ch

Journal of Microscopy
|November 25, 2003
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This study visualizes polymer-modified cementitious mortar microstructure using advanced microscopy. Findings reveal phase fractionation and location-specific enrichment during mortar development, crucial for understanding material functionality.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Civil Engineering
  • Microscopy Techniques

Background:

  • Polymer-modified cementitious materials are widely used in construction.
  • Understanding their complex microstructure is key to optimizing performance.
  • Previous studies often lacked detailed microstructural characterization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To visualize and quantify the microstructure of polymer-modified cementitious tile adhesives.
  • To investigate the evolution of mortar phases during formation.
  • To provide a quantitative characterization of a specific mortar mixture.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized digital light, fluorescence, and electron microscopy.
  • Employed wavelength-dispersive spectroscopy for elemental analysis.

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  • Applied phase-specific imaging and digital image analysis for quantification.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully visualized individual polymers, air voids, cement phases, and filler minerals.
    • Quantified phase distribution and identified process-dependent phase enrichments.
    • Demonstrated mortar fractionation from fresh to hardened stages.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented multimodal imaging approach offers comprehensive microstructural insights.
    • Understanding phase evolution and distribution is critical for polymer-modified mortar functionality.
    • This study provides a foundation for targeted material design and performance prediction.