38229
Accession Number
8653
Title Of Article Chaper
Portland cement used in restoration of ancient mosaics
Title Of Journal Book
International Committee for Mosaics Conservation Newsletter
Issue
5
Pages
28-29
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Discusses the disadvantages of using Portland cement for restoring mosaics as it is irreversible and expands and contracts upon drying causing damage to the tesserae.
Keywords
mortar;cement;mosaic;tesserae
pub_id
38229