1955•Journal of the American Ceramic SocietyOpen access

Study of Efflorescence Produced on Ceramic Wicks by Masonry Mortars

Thomas Ritchie

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Ceramic wicks (Efflorwicks) were partly embedded in cylinders of masonry mortars of various compositions, and the hardened mortars were alternately wetted and dried, which produced various amounts of efflorescence on the wicks. Portland cement in mortars contributed significantly to efflorescence. The alkaline material of the cementing substance of the mortars appeared to be an important source of the efflorescence.

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Key concepts: Efflorescence, Mortar, Masonry, Materials science, Portland cement, Composite material, Ceramic, Ceramic tiles