Neutron radiography was used to determine the penetration depth and the homogeneity of distribution of an innovative inorganic consolidant, based on formation of hydroxyapatite. The consolidant was applied to a porous limestone by three alternative methods (brushing, poultice, partial immersion). Neutron radiography was complemented by XRD, FT-IR and SEM/EDS, which provide information also on mineralogical composition and morphology of the new phases. Neutron radiography proved to be a powerful tool to determine the presence of hydrogen-rich hydroxyapatite and to evaluate the homogeneity of its distribution in the substrate. Nonetheless, combination with other techniques is necessary to reliably assess its penetration depth.

Graziani, G., Colombo, C., Conti, C., Possenti, E., Perelli Cippo, E., Realini, M., et al. (2018). Neutron radiography as a tool for assessing penetration depth and distribution of a phosphate consolidant for limestone. CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 187, 238-247 [10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.07.173].

Neutron radiography as a tool for assessing penetration depth and distribution of a phosphate consolidant for limestone

Graziani, Gabriela;Sassoni, Enrico
2018

Abstract

Neutron radiography was used to determine the penetration depth and the homogeneity of distribution of an innovative inorganic consolidant, based on formation of hydroxyapatite. The consolidant was applied to a porous limestone by three alternative methods (brushing, poultice, partial immersion). Neutron radiography was complemented by XRD, FT-IR and SEM/EDS, which provide information also on mineralogical composition and morphology of the new phases. Neutron radiography proved to be a powerful tool to determine the presence of hydrogen-rich hydroxyapatite and to evaluate the homogeneity of its distribution in the substrate. Nonetheless, combination with other techniques is necessary to reliably assess its penetration depth.
2018
Graziani, G., Colombo, C., Conti, C., Possenti, E., Perelli Cippo, E., Realini, M., et al. (2018). Neutron radiography as a tool for assessing penetration depth and distribution of a phosphate consolidant for limestone. CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 187, 238-247 [10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.07.173].
Graziani, Gabriela; Colombo, Chiara; Conti, Claudia; Possenti, Elena; Perelli Cippo, Enrico; Realini, Marco; Sassoni, Enrico*
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