Microscopy and Microanalysis

Table of Contents - 2008 - Volume 14, Supplement S3  

Abstract

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

P. Adrianoa1, A. Santos Silvaa1, M.R. Veigaa2, J. Mirãoa3 and A.E Candeiasa4

a1 Materials Department, National Laboratory of Civil Engineering, Av. Brasil 101, 1700-066 Lisbon, Portugal, padriano@lnec.pt, ssilva@lnec.pt

a2 Buildings Department, National Laboratory of Civil Engineering, Av. Brasil 101, 1700-066 Lisbon, Portugal, rveiga@lnec.pt

a3 Geosciences Department and Geophysic Center of Évora, University of Évora, R. Romão Ramalho 59, 7000-671 Évora, jmirao@uevora.pt

a4 Chemistry Department and Chemistry Center of Évora, University of Évora, R. Romão Ramalho 59, 7000-671 Évora, candeias@uevora.pt

Abstract

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.