Performance of Fiber-Cement Boards in Biogenic Sulphate Environment

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The paper presents the results of the study of selected fiber-cement boards parameters influenced by sulphur-oxidising (Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans) and sulphur-reducing bacteria (Desulfovibrio desulfuricans) attack. The experiments proceeded during 80 days under laboratory model conditions. The surface changes, chemical composition and pH of leachates as well as weight changes were investigated. The more extensive leaching of silicon and calcium ions from the cement matrix was confirmed under bacteria influence. The pH of liquid media has been settled to 7 and 9 for Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans and Desulfovibrio desulfuricans, respectively after initial increasing. Very small decrease in weight of samples in range 0.001 - 0.93 % was measured after the experiments.

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