Alkali silica reaction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-NUC-000011",
  "term": "Alkali silica reaction",
  "field": "Nuclear energy and radiation",
  "definition": "ASR is a chemical combining of reactive silica from the concrete aggregate with the alkali from the cement paste in the presence of moisture. The result of the reaction is a gel, which can expand and may cause micro-cracks in the concrete.",
  "abbreviation": "ASR",
  "references": [
    "NRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/nuclear/alkali-silica-reaction/"
}