| Abstract: | Acid precipitation and the dry deposition of sulfur dioxide (SO2) accelerate damage to carbonate-stone monuments and building materials. This study identified and quantified environmental damage to a sample of Vermont marble during storms and their preceding dry periods. Results from field experiments indicated the deposition of SO2 gas to the stone surface during dry periods and a twofold increase in marble dissolution during coincident episodes of low rain rate and decreased rainfall pH. The study is widely applicable to the analysis of carbonate-stone damage at locations affected by acid rain and air pollution. |
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| ProdID: | 70018048 |
| Citation Author: | Schuster, Paul, F.; Reddy, Michael, M.; Sherwood, Susan, I. |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Materials Performance |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Effects of acid rain and sulfur dioxide on marble dissolution; 1994; Article; Journal; Materials Performance; Schuster, Paul, F.; Reddy, Michael, M.; Sherwood, Susan, I. |
| Citation Start Page: | 76 |
| Citation Volume: | 33 |
| Citation Year: | 1994 |
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| Text: | Effects of acid rain and sulfur dioxide on marble dissolution; 1994; Article; Journal; Materials Performance; Schuster, Paul, F.; Reddy, Michael, M.; Sherwood, Susan, I. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 1994 00:00 -0600 |
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