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Experimental Study on the Pore Structure Evolution of Sandstone Under Brine Erosion
1School of Resources and Safety Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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The mechanical properties of sandstone, a common building material, are influenced by a variety of factors. In the coastal areas of China, groundwater has gradually become salinized into brine, which inevitably alters the original microstructure of rocks and affects the stability of underground structures. To clarify the evolution of the rock microstructure under brine erosion, this study used NMR technology to investigate the pore evolution characteristics of red sandstone under brine erosion. The experimental results show that the water absorption capacity of sandstone is influenced by the solution environment, with the lowest absorption rate occurring in regard to brine. The pores in red sandstone undergo significant changes after brine erosion. Factors such as the composition of the brine and soaking time affect sandstone porosity, with transformations of mini-pores and meso-pores leading to changes in porosity. In addition, XRD tests were carried out on the soaked red sandstone samples to analyze the changes in the main mineral components of the sandstone after brine erosion.
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