Methods for obtaining a composite gypsum binder based on Samarkand and Bukhara stucco

Research demonstrates that incorporating metallurgical slag as a filler and superplasticizer GLENIUM 27S into gypsum binders can significantly enhance the strength of gypsum stone while reducing water demand by 5% without altering setting time. Notably, using slag with a specific surface area of 500 m²/kg increases Samarkand gypsum stone strength by 11%, whereas Bukhara gypsum achieves similar results with less energy-intensive grinding (150 m²/kg). The study also identifies the third method of binder production as the most efficient, boosting strength and density by 13.4% and 10.3%, respectively, by eliminating preliminary component grinding. These findings provide a technological foundation for optimizing gypsum binder production, with implications for preserving cultural heritage materials like those in Samarkand and Bukhara.

Turgunbaev, U., & Turgunbaeva, J. (2023). Methods for obtaining a composite gypsum binder based on Samarkand and Bukhara stucco. The Third International Scientific Conference Construction Mechanics, Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering (Conmechydro 2021 as), 2612, 40025. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0125342