Natural Stone Test Methods: Determination of Sensitivity to Accidental Staining
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A systematic process for determining how sensitive natural stones are to unintentional staining is provided by DIN EN 16301. It describes how to put stains to the stone's surface and how to remove them thereafter. The standard also contains instructions for evaluating the surface appearance following cleaning and has the potential to measure the efficacy of chemical treatments. It is crucial to keep in mind that the standard makes no mention of how to remove stains from the stone surface specifically.
Overall, the DIN EN 16301 standard makes it possible to consistently and accurately determine how sensitive natural stones are to unintentional discoloration. It creates a structured approach to evaluating the possibility of staining, enabling producers, architects, and users of natural stone to make knowledgeable judgments about the suitability of the material for particular purposes.
| Descriptors | Abrasion tests, Cleaning, Definitions, Evaluations, Finishes, Materials testing, Natural stones, Rocks, Sensitivity, Stain, Stains (discoloration), Stone, Surface treatment, Testing |
| ICS Codes | 73.020 - Mining and quarrying 91.100.15 - Mineral materials and products |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 4.1 MB |
