College of Chemistry Science;
South China University of Technology;
Guangzhou 510640;
China;
Department of Chemistry;
Shaoguan College;
Shaoguan 512005;
China;
Key Laboratory of Specially Functional Materials and Advanced Manufacturing Technology of Ministry of Education;
South China University of Technology;
Guangzhou 510640;
China;
alkali activated cement; retardation; compressive strength; carbonatite; granulated blast-furnace slag;