Abstract:In this study, the effects of certain cleaning chemicals on the surface properties of a specific marble sample (Bilecik beige) were investigated as a function of chemical type, chemical concentration, and contact time. Descaler, diluted HCl (spirits of salt), soft soap, surface cleaner, bleach, diluted nitric acid, liquid scouring cream, dish soap, grease cleaner and synthetic thinner were used in the tests as cleaning chemicals. It was observed that the contact of highly acidic chemicals (nitric acid, salt of… Show more
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