Abstract:In order to develop new activity admixture for cement based material and broaden the comprehensive utilization way for high alumina coal gangue(HACG) from Inner Mongolia, the effect of mechanical, thermal and chemical composite activation on HACG was studied by testing the compressive strength of cement mortars with activated HACG. The micro structure and activation effect of activated HACG under different grinding times and calcining temperatures were studied using SEM, XRD and FTIR. Taking the strength activity index(SAI) and contribution rate of pozzolanic effect(CRPE) as the inspected objects, the pozzolanic effect of HACG activated by different methods was analyzed. The results show that the HACG can be activated to some extent by mechanical grinding, but the effect is limited. The HACG can be effectively activated by calcining, and the optimal calcining temperature is 800℃, at this temperature the kaolinite in HACG can be decomposed into high activating SiO2 and Al2O3, thus, the SAI and CRPE of cement mortars with HACG can reach to 1265% and 447%, respectively. The SAI and CRPE are further increased to 1426% and 509% respectively while being calcinated with Ca(OH)2. After being calcinated with Ca(OH)2 and 06%Na2SO4 the 28d compressive strength is up to 789MPa, SAI up to 157% and CRPE up to 555%.