The Effect of Chloride Ions Morphology on the Properties of Concrete Under Dry and Wet Conditions

Minhang Zhang, Zhanquan Yao (), Meng Gao and Hailong Wang
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Minhang Zhang: College of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, China Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
Zhanquan Yao: College of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, China Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
Meng Gao: School of Civil Engineering, China Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China
Hailong Wang: College of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, China Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 7, 1-15

Abstract: In order to explore a model for the deterioration rate law and mechanism of concrete performance in salt lake water or sea water, the mixed sand concrete test of different forms of chloride ion erosion under a dry–wet cycle was simulated in the laboratory. The compressive strength and penetration depth were used to characterize the structural degradation degree of mixed sand concrete. The performance degradation of mixed sand concrete was analyzed through field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetry (TG), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) testing. Experimental investigations have revealed that, at an age of 140 days and under alternating wet–dry conditions, liquid chloride ion erosion results in a 17.47% reduction in the compressive strength of blended sand concrete, accompanied by an erosion depth of 28.077 mm. This erosion progresses from the exterior towards the interior of the material. Conversely, gaseous chloride ion erosion exhibits a bidirectional penetration pattern. When subjected to gaseous chloride ion erosion, the compressive strength of blended sand concrete decreases by 31.36%, with an associated erosion depth of 38.008 mm. This exposure subjects the structure to heightened crystalline pressures, leading to severe deterioration of both the micro-porous structure within the concrete and the dense structure of hydration products. Consequently, the overall extent of structural damage is more pronounced, and the rate of degradation progression is accelerated. Under the action of liquid chloride ion erosion, the degradation of mixed sand concrete structure is caused by dry–wet fatigue, crystallization pressure, chloride salt erosion and calcium ion dissolution. Under the action of spray-born chloride erosion, the degradation of the mixed sand concrete structure is caused by dry–wet fatigue, crystallization pressure, chloride salt erosion, and calcium ion dissolution, among which crystallization degradation plays a major role. In line with the engineering standards for the utilization of vast desert resources in Inner Mongolia and the long-term service of concrete in the Hetao Irrigation District, our approach contributes to the achievement of sustainable development.

Keywords: chloride ion; morphological effect; mixed sand concrete; mechanical property; penetration depth; microstructure (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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