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CQU-1 | Lunar Simulant Atlas

CQU-1

lunar regolith simulant

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Literature

Defining / measurement papers

Analytical Evaluation of Stress–Strain Behavior and Reaction Mechanism of Lunar Regolith Simulant (CQU-1) Geopolymer

W. Lu, Y. Shi, X. Xue, G. Cheng, H. Li | 2026 | Polymers

DOI 10.3390/polym18080998

Needs reviewOA PDF stored

Methods

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Axial compression testingmechanical testing Mechanical properties of CQU-1 geopolymermechanical testing Scanning electron microscopyMorphology imaging | Benchmarking and comparison TEM nanoscale characterizationNanoscale microscopy | Benchmarking and comparison Compressive strength testingMechanical testing | Construction and infrastructure Geopolymerization / alkali activationBinder chemistry | Construction and infrastructure

Properties

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Compressive strengthPredicted by models100%Ultimate strainPredicted by models100%Stress-strain behaviorPredicted by models100%Mechanical propertiesHigh strength, good compressive strength, suitable for in-situ resource utilization100%Particle morphologyimaged by SEM70%Nanophase iron contentcharacterized by transmission electron microscopy70%Mechanical strengthtested for geopolymer or alkali-activated regolith products70%