Remzova, M.; Carrascosa, L.A.M.; Mosquera, M.J.; Rathousky, J. Modified Ethylsilicates as Efficient Innovative Consolidants for Sedimentary Rock. Coatings2019, 9, 6.
Remzova, M.; Carrascosa, L.A.M.; Mosquera, M.J.; Rathousky, J. Modified Ethylsilicates as Efficient Innovative Consolidants for Sedimentary Rock. Coatings 2019, 9, 6.
Remzova, M.; Carrascosa, L.A.M.; Mosquera, M.J.; Rathousky, J. Modified Ethylsilicates as Efficient Innovative Consolidants for Sedimentary Rock. Coatings2019, 9, 6.
Remzova, M.; Carrascosa, L.A.M.; Mosquera, M.J.; Rathousky, J. Modified Ethylsilicates as Efficient Innovative Consolidants for Sedimentary Rock. Coatings 2019, 9, 6.
Abstract
Even if silicon alkoxides (especially ethylsilicates) have long been used as consolidants of weathered stone monuments, their physical properties are not ideal. In this study, an innovative procedure for the consolidation of sedimentary rocks was developed that combines the use of organometallic and alkylamine catalysts with the addition of well-defined nanoparticles exhibiting a narrow size distribution centered at ca 10 nm. As a suitable test material, the Pietra di Lecce limestone was selected because of its color and problematic physico-chemical properties, such as rather low hardness. Using the developed procedure, the mechanical and surface properties of the limestone were improved without the unwanted over-consolidation of the surface layers of the stone, and any significant deterioration in the pore size distribution, water vapor permeability or the stone’s appearance. The developed modified ethylsilicates penetrated deeper into the pore structure of the stone than the unmodified ones and increased the hardness of the treated material. The formed xerogels within the stone pores did not crack. Importantly, they did not significantly alter the natural characteristics of the stone.
Chemistry and Materials Science, Surfaces, Coatings and Films
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