Will ortho-enriched water increase the durability of concrete?

Kai Yang, G. Ye, Geert De Schutter

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Abstract

Water molecules exist as two spin isomers, differing by the relative orientation of the nuclear spins of the two hydrogen atoms: either antiparallel (para-water, S=0) or parallel (ortho-water, S=1) [1]. The transition between these nuclear spin states can be achieved through magnetic symmetry breaking via a field gradient across the spins applied by a suitably placed magnetic moment for a sufficiently long time [2]. The contradictory mechanisms of interaction between water or an aqueous solution and magnetic field were reviewed, especially the one expanded on Dynamically Ordered Liquid Like Oxyanion Polymers (DOLLOP) [3]. Then the state of art agreements that have been proved by reproductive experiments or theories were discussed. A new hypothesis for the magnetic effects on the interconversion of nuclear spin isomers of water at the interface of water-O2 was proposed, as well as its applicability in the structure modification of C-S-H.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication4th International Rilem Conference on Microstructure Related Durability of Cementitious Composites
Subtitle of host publicationMicrodurability 2020
EditorsGuang Ye, Hua Dong, Jiaping Liu, Erik Schlangen, Changwen Miao
PublisherDelft University of Technology
Pages713-720
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)978-94-6366-422-6
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Event4th International Rilem Conference on Microstructure Related Durability of Cementitious Composites - Online, Delft, Netherlands
Duration: 29 Apr 202127 May 2021
Conference number: 4
https://www.microdurability2020.com/99721

Conference

Conference4th International Rilem Conference on Microstructure Related Durability of Cementitious Composites
Abbreviated titleMicrodurability
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityDelft
Period29/04/2127/05/21
Internet address

Keywords

  • magnetic field
  • nuclear spin isomers
  • water
  • DOLLOP

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