Characterization and conservation of the stone used in the Cathedral of Granada, Spain

Authors

  • R. Villegas Insto. Andaluz del Patrimonio Histórico (Sevilla)
  • L. Martín Insto. Andaluz del Patrimonio Histórico (Sevilla)
  • J. F. Valea Dpto. Ingeniería Química y Ambiental/Univ. Sevilla
  • M. A. Bello Dpto. Química Analítica/Univ. Sevilla

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.1995.v45.i240.544

Abstract


This paper summarizes a study carried out on the Granada Cathedral which includes studies of indicators, factors and mechanisms of deterioration. A complete chemical and physical characterization of altered and unaltered material from the quarries and the building has been made. Eight commercial treatment products have been tested on the main stone-type used in the monument, including two accelerated weathering tests (salt crystallization and SO2 chemical attack). Some conservation proposals have been made.

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Published

1995-12-30

How to Cite

Villegas, R., Martín, L., Valea, J. F., & Bello, M. A. (1995). Characterization and conservation of the stone used in the Cathedral of Granada, Spain. Materiales De Construcción, 45(240), 17–35. https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.1995.v45.i240.544

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