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Why is marble used for statues or grand buildings?
People can use marble for architecture and grand buildings statues are made up of marble.
What buildings are made out of marble?
The Taj Mahal is made from Marble :) :P
How do you prevent or treat corroded marble and limestone buildings caused by acid rain?
The surfaces can be passivated with polymers but existing damage probably cannot be repaired.
Why would you not want a statue made of marble where there is a lot of air pollution?
It depends on the type of polution. Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is the chemical which marble is composed of. A common form of polution, acid rain commonly contains sulfuric acid, which reacts with marble to form gypsum, under the following equation CaCO3 (s) + H2SO4 (aq) CaSO4 (aq) + CO2 (g) + H2O (l) Thus, generally pollution only dirties marble, but in areas of pollution including acid rain, it causes chemical decomposition, resulting in its erosion.
What where buildings in ancient Greece made of?
Marble
What famous buildings are made of marble?
Examples include the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Taj Mahal, the Parthenon and other ancient greek buildings such as the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. Many of the oldest major Roman buildings were made of marble, but after the invention of concrete, marble cladding or "revetment" became more common in later buildings; meaning that for buildings like the Colosseum the facade was made of marble, but the structure was made of brick and concrete.
Why do buildings made of marble corrode more in areas where there are a lot of industrial waste gases?
because marble is made of limestone. mable buildings corrodes more in areas where there are a lot of industrial waste gases because industries causes pollution and one of the pollutant is sulphur. When it goes into the atmosphere and combines with oxygen it becomes sulphur dioxide. When sulphur dioxide comes in contact with rain it combines with it to make it acidic(this is called sulphuric acid) so when it rains the rain goes into the building which forms crystals. Over years the crystal starts to break pieces of the building off. Marble building also corrode more because where there a lot industrial waste gases the amount ot pollution is greater,powerful and effective so it has more chance of corroding the marble building more.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of marble?
Marble looks nice for counter tops and kitchen floors, although it is rather expensive to buy off the market.A disadvantage is that it can discolor and pollution harms it. Things can also cause pits in it. A pair of heels on a marble floor can cause damage. Marble can also burn.
What are a few types of environmental disadvantages of fossil fuel?
By burning fossil fuels there is a high risk of pollution which is an environmental hazard and gives out excess carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Also caused by fossil fuels may be acid rain, which causes damage to any stone or marble work.
What does marble make?
marble counter tops, buildings, maybe even vases, cups, and bowls.
Did the Romans use marble to construct their buildings?
no. Marble is too soft to withstand the strain of construction. However the Romans faced their brick buildings with marbles of various types.
Why does citrus fruit damage marble?
The acid in it leaves stains and erodes the marble.
