Abstract
One of the methods used for the preservation of stone objects is to impregnate the stone with lowmolecular- weight materials such as monomers which are then polymerized within the stone. Initiation of a radical polymerization can be performed at low temperatures by the use of redox initiation pairs. In this study, ethyl methacrylate was polymerized within the pores of limestone from the Denizli region of Turkey, using the sulphur dioxide-tertiary butyl hydroperoxide redox initiator pair. Mechanical stability of the stone samples was measured. As the amount of polymer in the limestone was increased, compressive strength also increased. The polymer-containing limestone was more resistant to abrasion by water and to the effects of acid rain.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
