{"id":3246,"date":"2022-10-29T18:51:12","date_gmt":"2022-10-29T16:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ailovetourism.com\/?p=3246"},"modified":"2022-11-01T00:50:32","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T23:50:32","slug":"niente-e-piu-resistente-del-cemento-degli-antichi-romani","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ailovetourism.com\/en\/niente-e-piu-resistente-del-cemento-degli-antichi-romani\/","title":{"rendered":"Nothing is more resistant than the Cement of the Ancient Romans"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Scientists Reveal the Chemical Secret of the Exceptional Roman Cement<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRoman concrete is not only not corroded by sea water, but it becomes gradually stronger over the centuries\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Using an electron microscope, X-ray micro-diffraction and a Raman spectroscope, the researchers mapped the chemical composition in different Roman architectural works. In addition to the significant quantities of Tobermorite, the presence of a porous mineral called "Phillipsite" was also identified, which continues to form through continuous exposure to sea water, reinforcing the concrete and preventing the formation of cracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marie Jackson, lead author of the study, says: \u201cContrary to the principles of modern cement, the Romans created a "rock" cement, which thrives and benefits from chemical exchange with sea water. It is something very rare on earth. I think our research opens up a new perspective on concrete, and I believe we can be able to produce a mineral concrete that improves its resilience over time<\/em>\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n