Microstructure of Magnesium Oxychloride Cements

MAGNESIUM oxychloride cement was discovered1 not long after portland cement. Its high water solubility has, however, effectively curtailed its use as a construction material except for non-structural interior applications. Nevertheless, the rapid setting and hardening properties of this cement, as well as its ability to accept large amounts of different fillers (for heat and sound insulation), are useful characteristics and are of interest to...