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The importance of SEM-EDS analysis in the study of old mortars

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 October 2008

P. Adriano ,
A. Santos Silva ,
M.R. Veiga ,
J. Mirão  and
A.E Candeias
P. Adriano
Affiliation:
Materials Department, National Laboratory of Civil Engineering, Av. Brasil 101, 1700-066 Lisbon, Portugal, padriano@lnec.pt, ssilva@lnec.pt
A. Santos Silva
Affiliation:
Materials Department, National Laboratory of Civil Engineering, Av. Brasil 101, 1700-066 Lisbon, Portugal, padriano@lnec.pt, ssilva@lnec.pt
M.R. Veiga
Affiliation:
Buildings Department, National Laboratory of Civil Engineering, Av. Brasil 101, 1700-066 Lisbon, Portugal, rveiga@lnec.pt
J. Mirão
Affiliation:
Geosciences Department and Geophysic Center of Évora, University of Évora, R. Romão Ramalho 59, 7000-671 Évora, jmirao@uevora.pt
A.E Candeias
Affiliation:
Chemistry Department and Chemistry Center of Évora, University of Évora, R. Romão Ramalho 59, 7000-671 Évora, candeias@uevora.pt

Abstract

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The study of old mortars composition, using physical-chemical, mineralogical and microstructural characterization has an important role in the preservation of architectural heritage, allowing a deep knowledge about the materials used, construction techniques, possible repairs and degradation processes.

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Microscopy and Microanalysis , Volume 14 , Supplement S3 , September 2008 , pp. 57 - 60
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Copyright © Microscopy Society of America 2008