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Effect of temperature and iron powder incorporation on the thermophysical properties of concrete Cover

Effect of temperature and iron powder incorporation on the thermophysical properties of concrete

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|Feb 2026

Figures & Tables

Table 2:

Chemical composition of Iron powder waste and sand

Element [at. %]Iron PowderSand
Fe53.053.053
O37.3747.06
C3.9715.283
Al1.5311.998
Si1.09416.90
Ca0.930422.27
Mg0.27421.517
Mn0.25740.03586
Zn0.24680.01114
Ti0.22450.3030
Na0.21870.3124
S0.21110.1133
K0.15750.6180
Cu0.09433-
Cl0.091190.09269
Cr0.081090.04485
Ni0.058070.01234
Ba0.050700.1779
Pb0.02089-
P0.020590.03559
Nb0.013560.002971
Zr0.011520.06760
Pa0.01063-
Sr0.007697-
Rb-0.01009
Mo0.004148-
Tot100100
Figure 2:

(a) XRD analysis of the sand; (b) XRD analysis of Iron Powder Waste

Figure 4:

A) MIP0+ 0% IP; (B) MIP5+ 5% IP; (C) MIP10+ 10% IP; (D) MIP15+ 15% IP; (E) MIP20+ 20%; (F) MIP25+ 25%

Figure 7:

CT meter

Figure 8:

The glove box

Figure 9:

Scanning electron microscopy of (a) Iron powder waste, and (b) Sand

Figure 10:

SEM images of concrete samples: a) MIP0+ 0% IP, b) MIP5+ 5% IP, c) MIP10+ 10% IP, d) MIP15+15% IP, e) MIP20+20% IP, f) MIP25+25% IP

Figure 16:

The Thermal conductivity of composites as a function of temperature and IPW content

Figure 18:

The volumetric heat capacity of composites as a function of temperature and IPW content

Figure 20:

The thermal diffusivity of composites as a function of temperature and IPW content

Figure 22:

The thermal effusivity of composites as a function of temperature and IPW content

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cee-2026-0095 | Journal eISSN: 2199-6512 (formerly 1336-5835) | Journal ISSN: 1336-5835
Language: English
Submitted on: Dec 16, 2025
Accepted on: Feb 22, 2026
Published on: Feb 23, 2026
Published by: University of Žilina
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2026 Fatima Kanibou, Abderrahim Samaouali, Karima Ouaazizi, Randa Bakari, Asmae Arbaoui, published by University of Žilina
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