Synergistic curing of Cr via residual Ca(OH)2 and C-(A)-S-H: Curing mechanism and carbon emission evaluation

Key Points

• Curing mechanisms significantly reduce carbon emissions during the treatment of chromium.
• The process resulted in an estimated 30% reduction in carbon emissions while improving curing effectiveness.
• Observational analysis assessed the interaction between residual calcium hydroxide and C-S-H phases.
• Implications highlight a dual benefit of chromium treatment: enhanced curing and lower carbon footprint.