Definition of Sulfate attack

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Sulfate attack

The term 'Sulfate attack' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Damage to concrete caused by the effects of a chemical reaction between sulfates in soils or ground water and hydrated lime and hydrated calcium aluminate in cement paste. The attack results in considerable expansion and disruption of paste'.

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