Lithium slag and fly ash-based binder for cemented fine tailings backfill

Journal of Environmental Management
Yan HeChongchun Xiao

Abstract

This research work was an exploration of the feasibility of utilizing a lithium slag (LS) and fly ash (FA)-based binder for cemented fine tailings backfill (CFTB). Extensive experiments were conducted with different combinations of LS and ordinary Portland cement (OPC), along with FA as an additive. The unconfined compressive strength (UCS), micromorphology and slump values were analyzed. The results showed that (i) the LS and FA had a significant influence on the strength of binders. The OPC-LS-FA ratio of 2:1:1 appeared to be optimal with the highest strength and was referred as the LS and FA-based binder (LFB). (ii) The LFB significantly improved the UCS of the CFTB. The UCS values of CFTB specimens curing for 7,28 and 56 days reached 0.95 MPa,2.28 MPa and 3.37 MPa, respectively, with a 10 wt% content of LFB. The strength satisfied the strength requirement of backfill for supporting the surrounding rock of stopes in the Yinshan lead-zinc mine (0.8 MPa, 2.0 MPa, 3.0 MPa). (iii) The pore-filling effect of the secondary hydration products, which was mainly produced by LFB, played a significant role in the early stage (<7 days), while the pozzolanic activity worked mostly in the mid-long period (>28 days). (iv) The LFB reduced t...Continue Reading

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