Journal of Ceramics and Concrete Technology. ISSN: 2457-0826 (Online)

Authors:  Aishwarya A. Maindkar, A. I. Dhatrak, S.W Thakare, P. V. Kolhe

Abstract: When impure dolostone or limestone is subjected to high temperature and pressure, it will leads to formation of Wollastonite. Wollastonite is a Calcium silicate mineral (CaSiO₃) that may contain small traces of other minerals like Iron, Magnesium, and Manganese substituting for Calcium which is available in many location below the ground surface. Wollastonite can frame a progression of strong arrangements in the CaSiO₃-FeSiO₃ framework or the aqueous combination of stages in the MnSiO₃-CaSiO₃ framework. Since Wollastonite powder is inexhaustible, bio-degradable, naturally well-disposed and minimal effort material, they have comparable physical and mechanical properties of other added substances like lime. Wollastonite powder has exceedingly potential application as fortifying segment for soil support.

Keywords: Black cotton soil, Soil stabilization, Wollastonite.