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== Abstract  ==
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=== Carbonates  ===
=== Carbonates  ===
The carbonates are salts of the "carbonic acid"(H <sub> 2 </sub> CO <sub> 3 </sub>). The main structural element is the planar complex anion [CO <sub> 3 </sub>] <sup> 2 - </sup>. The carbonates have a number of characteristics that distinguish them well from other minerals / salts. The most important characteristic is that they all decompose more or less easily under CO <sub> 2 </sub> when treated with acids. The alkali and alkali earth carbonate salts are colourless. Most of the other carbonates are usually coloured pale, only the heavy metal carbonates can show strong colours (such as azurite). Noteworthy is the extremely high birefringence of the carbonates, which leads to higher order interference colours. Under thermal treatment the carbonates dissociate mostly at temperatures between 500-900 °C. The solubility in water is relatively good, especially in carbonated water.
Carbonates are salts of the "carbonic acid"(H <sub> 2 </sub> CO <sub> 3 </sub>). The main structural element is the planar complex anion [CO <sub> 3 </sub>] <sup> 2 - </sup>. The carbonates have a number of characteristics that distinguish them well from other minerals / salts. The most important characteristic is that they all decompose more or less easily releasing CO<sub> 2 </sub> when treated with acids. The alkali and alkali earth carbonate salts are colourless. Most of the other carbonates are usually coloured pale, only the heavy metal carbonates can show strong colours (such as azurite, (Cu<sub>3</sub>CO<sub>2</sub>((OH)<sub>2</sub>. Noteworthy is the extremely high birefringence of the carbonates, which leads to higher order interference colors. Under thermal treatment the carbonates dissociate mostly at temperatures between 500-900 °C. The solubility in water is relatively good, especially in carbonated water.


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=== Nitrates  ===
=== Nitrates  ===
Biogenic reactions are a major source of nitrates with the [NO <sub>3</sub>] <sup> - </sup> ion . This usually takes place with the help of bacteria, also nitrogen-containing raw materials such as animal waste, manure and other organic substances may play a role. Nearly all nitrates are soluble in water. The nitrates have remarkable structural similarities with the carbonates; characteristic is the isotypy (same crystal structure) between nitronatrite /calcite and aragonite /niter.  
Biogenic reactions are a major source for nitrates (having the [NO<sub>3</sub>] <sup>-</sup> ion) produced by bacteria which process nitrogen-containing raw materials, such as animal waste, manure and other organic substances. Nearly all nitrates are water-soluble. The nitrates have remarkable structural similarities with carbonates; characteristic is the isomorphy (same crystal structure) between nitronatrite/calcite and aragonite/niter.  


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=== Sulfates ===
=== Sulphates ===


Sulfate sind Verbindungen mit dem zweiwertigen Anion [SO<sub>4</sub>]<sup>2-</sup>. Dieses Sulfatanion entsteht in der Natur durch Oxidation aus Schwefel oder Schwefelverbindungen, insbesondere der Sulfide. In vielen Fällen sind Mikroorganismen (z. B. Thio- oder Schwefelbakterien) an diesem Prozess beteiligt. Ein Großteil des atmosphärischen Sulfates und deren Vorstufen (z.B. Schwefeldioxid SO<sub>2</sub>) ist anthropogenen Ursprungs und entsteht durch Verbrennungsprozesse. Der relativ große [SO<sub>4</sub>] - Komplex bildet stabile reine Verbindungen nur beim Zusammentreten mit großen zweiwertigen Kationen wie Barium. Je kleiner die gebundenen Ionen sind, umso instabiler werden die Sulfate, und umso mehr sind sie gezwungen, sich zusätzlich durch Anlagerung bzw. Einbau von H<sub>2</sub>O zu stabilisieren. Daher sind die meisten Sulfate, insbesondere der ein- und dreiwertigen Elemente, wasserhaltig oder führen zusätzliche Anionen wie [OH], [CO<sub>3</sub>] u.a. Die Sulfate haben eine Reihe gemeinsamer Eigenschaften. Alle hier betrachteten Sulfate sind farblos. Die optische Doppelbrechung ist in der Regel niedriger als bei den Carbonaten und Nitraten. Ein sehr großer Teil der komplexen Salze ist leicht bis sehr leicht wasserlöslich.  
Sulfates are compounds with the divalent anion [SO<sub>4</sub>]<sup>2-</sup>. The sulfate anion is formed in nature by the oxidation of sulfur or sulfur compounds, particularly sulphides. In many cases, microorganisms (e.g., thio - or sulfur bacteria) are involved in this process. A large proportion of atmospheric sulfate and their precursors (e.g., sulfur dioxide SO<sub>2</sub>) is anthropogenic and produced by combustion processes. The relatively large [SO<sub>4</sub>] - complex tends to form stable compounds mainly with large divalent cations such as barium (probably one of the most insoluble compounds considering that Ba<sup>++</sup> is toxic but barium sulfate suspensions are given to patients that need X-rays of their intestinal tract). The smaller the cations are, the more unstable the sulfate compound, and they are stabilized by addition or incorporation of H<sub>2</sub>O. Therefore, most sulfates, especially those with mono- or three-valent elements contain water or have additional anions, such as [OH]. For the case of building materials, most sulfates encountered have a number of common characteristics: they are colorless; their optical birefringence is usually lower than for the case of carbonates and nitrates; and, a very large number of its complex salts tend to be very soluble in water.


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=== Chlorides  ===
=== Chlorides  ===


Die Chloride der Alkalien und Erdalkalien bilden alle ausgeprägt ionare Verbindungen. Da die Kationen eine niedrige Ladung und einen relativ großen Ionenradius haben, ist ihre polarisierende Wirkung auf die Chloridionen gering. Die Folge ist, dass diese Minerale meist farblos und durchsichtig sind. Weitere gemeinsame Eigenschaften sind die niedrige Lichtbrechung, Glasglanz sowie geringe Dichte. Die Chloride, insbesondere die der Alkalien, sind sehr leicht in Wasser löslich. Im Unterschied hierzu sind die Fluoride schwer löslich. Dies ist auf die relativ geringe Größe des Fluoridions (1.33 Å), und damit die andersartige Koordination der Fluoride im Kristallgitter zurückzuführen.<br>  
The chlorides of alkali and alkaline earth metals are all ionic compounds. Since the cations have a low charge and a relatively large ionic radius, their polarizing effect is small on the chloride ions. The result is that these minerals are usually colorless and transparent. Other common features are the low refractive index and low density. Chlorides, particularly with alkali ions are very soluble in water. In contrast, the fluorides are sparingly soluble. This is due to the relatively small size of the fluoride ion (1.33 Å), and thus due to other types of coordination of the fluoride in the crystal lattice.<br>  
 
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=== More Salts  ===
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=== Other inorganic Salts  ===


=== Salze mit "organischen" Anionen  ===
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Salze mit organischen Säurerestanionen spielen in ganz speziellen Bereichen eine größere Rolle. Zu nennen sind hier vor allem die Acetate, die in Museumsvitrinen ein Hauptschadensfaktor sein können.
=== Organic anions Salts ===


[[Organische Salze|Salze mit "organischen" Anionen]]
Salts with anions from organic acids may play a great role in very specific cases, as for example acetates, which may originate from construction materials used in museum showcases that can contaminate objects exhibited in them thus leading to their deterioration.


== Metallsalze  ==
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Metallsalze der Übergangsmetalle verursachen aufgrund ihrer Farbigkeit oft eine Verfärbung an Baumaterialien. Ihr wichtigtsen Vorkommen sind jedoch metallische Bauteile, Skulpturen, etc., die aufgrund der Umweltbelastung und durch Reaktion mit in der Atmosphäre enthaltenene Reagenzien zu Salzen führen können. Oft handelt es sich dabei um Carbonate oder Sulfate.
== Metal Salts  ==


[[Metallsalze|zu den Metallsalzen]]
Salts formed with transition metals are usually colored (as mentioned above for the case of azurite). Thus, the formation of salts with these metals may stain building materials, as is the case with the formation of copper carbonates when bronze detailing is present in the structure, or when iron beams corrode leading to orange or brownish stains. Particularly susceptible to this problem are the bases of metal sculptures, since air pollution will also attack metal elements leading to the formation of sulfates or carbonates.


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== Literature  ==
== Literature  ==


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Latest revision as of 21:04, 11 November 2017

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Abstract[edit]

All necessary data, graphics and images for the identification and characterization of a salt are presented. The structure of the salt systems is subject to the major anions.

The Salts[edit]

Here you will find a general overview of the salts. If you need detail information, please go to the pages of the individual salts. Recent reviews on salt and salt damage can be found at [Leitner.etal:2003]Title: Mauersalze und Architekturoberflächen
Link to Google Scholar
and [Steiger.etal:2007]Title: Special issue on salt decay
Link to Google Scholar

Carbonates[edit]

Carbonates are salts of the "carbonic acid"(H 2 CO 3 ). The main structural element is the planar complex anion [CO 3 ] 2 - . The carbonates have a number of characteristics that distinguish them well from other minerals / salts. The most important characteristic is that they all decompose more or less easily releasing CO 2 when treated with acids. The alkali and alkali earth carbonate salts are colourless. Most of the other carbonates are usually coloured pale, only the heavy metal carbonates can show strong colours (such as azurite, (Cu3CO2((OH)2. Noteworthy is the extremely high birefringence of the carbonates, which leads to higher order interference colors. Under thermal treatment the carbonates dissociate mostly at temperatures between 500-900 °C. The solubility in water is relatively good, especially in carbonated water.

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Nitrates[edit]

Biogenic reactions are a major source for nitrates (having the [NO3] - ion) produced by bacteria which process nitrogen-containing raw materials, such as animal waste, manure and other organic substances. Nearly all nitrates are water-soluble. The nitrates have remarkable structural similarities with carbonates; characteristic is the isomorphy (same crystal structure) between nitronatrite/calcite and aragonite/niter.

To Nitrates

Sulfates[edit]

Sulfates are compounds with the divalent anion [SO4]2-. The sulfate anion is formed in nature by the oxidation of sulfur or sulfur compounds, particularly sulphides. In many cases, microorganisms (e.g., thio - or sulfur bacteria) are involved in this process. A large proportion of atmospheric sulfate and their precursors (e.g., sulfur dioxide SO2) is anthropogenic and produced by combustion processes. The relatively large [SO4] - complex tends to form stable compounds mainly with large divalent cations such as barium (probably one of the most insoluble compounds considering that Ba++ is toxic but barium sulfate suspensions are given to patients that need X-rays of their intestinal tract). The smaller the cations are, the more unstable the sulfate compound, and they are stabilized by addition or incorporation of H2O. Therefore, most sulfates, especially those with mono- or three-valent elements contain water or have additional anions, such as [OH]. For the case of building materials, most sulfates encountered have a number of common characteristics: they are colorless; their optical birefringence is usually lower than for the case of carbonates and nitrates; and, a very large number of its complex salts tend to be very soluble in water.

To Sulfates

Chlorides[edit]

The chlorides of alkali and alkaline earth metals are all ionic compounds. Since the cations have a low charge and a relatively large ionic radius, their polarizing effect is small on the chloride ions. The result is that these minerals are usually colorless and transparent. Other common features are the low refractive index and low density. Chlorides, particularly with alkali ions are very soluble in water. In contrast, the fluorides are sparingly soluble. This is due to the relatively small size of the fluoride ion (1.33 Å), and thus due to other types of coordination of the fluoride in the crystal lattice.

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Other inorganic Salts[edit]

To Other inorganic salts

Organic anions Salts[edit]

Salts with anions from organic acids may play a great role in very specific cases, as for example acetates, which may originate from construction materials used in museum showcases that can contaminate objects exhibited in them thus leading to their deterioration.

To Organic_Salts

Metal Salts[edit]

Salts formed with transition metals are usually colored (as mentioned above for the case of azurite). Thus, the formation of salts with these metals may stain building materials, as is the case with the formation of copper carbonates when bronze detailing is present in the structure, or when iron beams corrode leading to orange or brownish stains. Particularly susceptible to this problem are the bases of metal sculptures, since air pollution will also attack metal elements leading to the formation of sulfates or carbonates.

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Literature[edit]

[Leitner.etal:2003]Leitner, Heinz; Laue, Steffen; Siedel, Heiner (eds.) (2003): Mauersalze und Architekturoberflächen, Hochschule für Bildende Künste, DresdenLink to Google Scholar
[Steiger.etal:2007]Steiger, Michael; Siegesmund, Siegfried (eds.) (2007): Special issue on salt decay, Springer Verlag, Url, 10.1007/s00254-006-0591-8Link to Google Scholar