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The Influence of Solid Content Distribution on the Low-Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Characterization of
Zian Tang1,2, Yuanrui Song1,2, Wenyu Li3
1School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
Abstract:
Recent applications of low-field NMR in alkali-activated materials (AAMs) often adopt interpretation models developed for Portland cement systems, overlooking the distinct influences of paramagnetic/ferrimagnetic components and free-water redistribution. This study investigates how paramagnetic or ferrimagnetic component and free water distribution influence low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR) and proton density magnetic resonance imaging (PD-MRI) characterization of alkali-activated materials (AAMs). Blast furnace slag, fly ash, and steel slag were activated with NaOH solution at liquid-to-solid ratios of 0.45 and 0.5, and analyzed across top, middle, and bottom layers. Slurries prepared with less mixing water and CaO-rich raw materials exhibited negligible settling and uniform relaxation behavior, whereas those with higher water content and CaO-deficient raw materials showed pronounced stratification, resulting in distinct gradients in signal intensity. The results indicate that the LF-NMR data interpretation of relatively dilute system may be unreliable as the relaxation time of protons will be extended after they transfer from bottom to the top of the slurry. A preliminary method for assessing slurry suitability for LF-NMR characterization is proposed for future validation.
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