Implications of new mineral phases in the isotopic composition of Roman lime mortars at the Kom el-Dikka archaeological site in Egypt
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.121085
Abstract: Abstract Over time, the carbonated components of lime-based mortars dissolve and recrystallise, inducing calcite cementation in the resulting micro- cracks and pores, favouring self-healing capacity. In such types of mortars, the binder may originally contain… read more here.
Keywords: kom dikka; microscopy; mineral phases; dikka archaeological ... See more keywords