Electrochemical reactions between iron sulfide minerals and their implications for concrete durability

It is well known that iron sulphides such as pyrite (FeS2) and pyrrhotite ((Fe1-xS, 0-x-0.125) are unstable in presence of oxygen and moisture, oxidizing to produce sulfuric acid and iron sulphate. Further reactions in concrete cause the formation of expansive reaction products such as ettringite and thaumasite, potentially leading to structural...