Gypsum (CaSO₄·2H₂O)

Basic Information

SREWay code222
Name

Gypsum (CaSO₄·2H₂O)

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Critically AssessedNo
Resource CategoryWASTES RESULTING FROM EXPLORATION, MINING, QUARRYING, AND PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF MINERAL / Not available / Not listed / Not available / Not listed (EEA code: 01.999.999)
Category TypeMineral Admixture
Background informationProvides sulfate for ettringite formation and hydration control.
Location
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SourceMerck Life Science BV
CommentsFast-dissolving sulfate source.

Chemistry

SO3 - 45.6 wt%
CaO - 34.6 wt%
Others: 19.8 wt%

Measurements

References

Roy, R., Hertel, T., & Pontikes, Y. (2025). Influence of citric acid and triisopropanolamine on reactivity, hydration, and performance of Fe-rich CSA-gypsum/anhydrite blends containing bauxite residue and salt-slag by-product. Construction and Building Materials, 489, 142434. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.142434