Durability of sulfur concrete in various aggressive environments

Abstract

Durability of sulfur concrete with different fillers, as well as Portland cement concrete, was tested in the solutions of HCl, H(2)SO(4), and NaCl. Regarding mass changes, in the solutions of HCl and H(2)SO(4) sulfur concrete with talc and fly ash exhibited higher durability, while in NaCl samples with alumina and microsilica were better. The type of filler did not affect durability regarding compressive strength. Strength loss was higher in the solution of HCl comparing to H(2)SO(4), while negligible in NaCl which is in accordance with apparent porosity increase. Portland cement concrete after two months lost 20% of mass.