Relating the formation factor to chloride diffusion in concrete based on low carbon binder types

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Issue		MATEC Web Conf. Volume 409, 2025 Concrete Solutions 2025 – 9^th International Conference on Concrete Repair, Durability & Technology


Article Number		06006
Number of page(s)		5
Section		Concrete and Admixture Technology 1
DOI		https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202540906006
Published online		13 June 2025

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