Article | REF: C922 V1

Lime, definition and history

Authors: Gilles MARTINET, Philippe SOUCHU

Publication date: February 10, 2009, Review date: February 26, 2015

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4. Conclusion

At the end of this article, it is clear that chemistry has made it possible to clearly understand the various reactions in which lime is involved: decarbonation, hydration, carbonation, aerial setting, hydraulic setting, pozzolanic setting (figure 7 ). In the words of the Royal Academy of Sciences' report on Vicat's research: "sound theories shed light on the practice of the art we practice".

Lime cycle (Source: École d'Avignon)
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