New Chemical Systems for the Removal of Calcareous Encrustations on Monumental Fountains: A Case Study of the Nymphaeum of Cerriglio-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

New Chemical Systems for the Removal of Calcareous Encrustations on Monumental Fountains: A Case Study of the Nymphaeum of Cerriglio

Published:2023-09-15 Issue:9 Volume:6 Page:6358-6376
ISSN:2571-9408
Container-title:Heritage
language:en
Short-container-title:Heritage

Author:

Squarciafico Claudia¹²,Salatino Giorgia²,La Russa Mauro Francesco³,Peluso Teresa⁴,Basile Lorenzo¹,Barbagallo Fina Serena¹,Coppola Monica⁵,Macchia Andrea¹²⁴^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Art Academy of Naples, Via Costantinopoli 107, 80138 Naples, Italy

2. YOCOCU, Youth in Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Via T. Tasso 108, 00185 Rome, Italy

3. DIBEST, University of Calabria, Via Pietro Bucci, 87036 Arcavacata, Italy

4. Artes Restauri e Servizi per l’Arte, Vico Lungo San Raffaele 16, 87036 Naples, Italy

5. Uffici Amministrativi, Largo Vescovado, 2, 00186 Massa Lubrense, Italy

Abstract

This study aims to compare the effects of some chemical agents on the removal of calcareous encrustations, which are characterized by the presence of both calcium and silicon. The experimentation was conducted during the conservation treatments of Cerriglio’s nymphaeum (Massa Lubrense, Naples, Italy). Tests were carried out in the laboratory on specimens and in situ to define the most efficient choice between several chelant agents, in the recovery of calcium and silicon, using ICP/OES and spectrocolorimetric and microscopic analyses.

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Materials Science (miscellaneous),Archeology,Conservation

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/6/9/333/pdf

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