Determination of the Resistance of Midyat Building Stones to Salt Crystallization

Year 2018, Volume: 8 Issue: 1/2, 1 - 8, 27.06.2018

Murat Ünal

Abstract

Salt weathering is a process of
rock disintegration that takes place in a variety of environments and affects
many kinds of rocks. Weathering due to salt crystallization
is particularly effective on porous rocks. It also has important effects on
rocks containing cracks and micro fractures. In this study, the resistance
against salt crystallization of six different Midyat stones used as building
stones, obtained from different locations were determined by using dry weight
loss test. The tests were carried out in accordance with the
natural environment by simulating the laboratory environment. The obtained data show that Midyat stone is
affected by salt (Na₂SO₄) crystallization.

Keywords

Salt crystallization, Building stones, Midyat stones

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