Cementitious Backfill with Partial Replacement of Cu-Rich Mine Tailings by Sand: Rheological, Mechanical and Microstructural Properties

The thinning of tailings gradation during ore processing leads to a sizeable fall in the strength of cementitious paste backfill (CPB), increases operational risks, and encourages researchers to use alternative economic products. This study aims to increase the strength performance by improving CPB’...

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Main Authors: Nihat Utku Guner, Erol Yilmaz, Muhammet Sari, Tugrul Kasap
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/13/3/437