https://doi.org/10.1140/epjp/s13360-024-05588-z
Regular Article
Multi-analytical study of Ming Dynasty Xianying Temple building mortar in Shaanxi, China
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School of History, Anhui University, 230039, Hefei, China
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Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology, 710054, Xi’an, China
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Key Scientific Research Base of On-site Conservation, State Administration for Cultural Heritage, 710054, Xi’an, China
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Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Archaeological Conservation, 710054, Xi’an, China
Received:
3
March
2024
Accepted:
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August
2024
Published online:
21
September
2024
Mortar, renowned for its superior performance as a construction material, was extensively utilized in ancient Chinese architecture. The mortar used in Xianying Temple, Jingbian County, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, was analysed using X-ray diffraction, Fourier infrared spectroscopy, simultaneous thermal analysis, organic matter detection, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive microanalysis. The results indicate that the Xianying Temple mortar may be an organic–inorganic composite with lime as the primary material. Sticky rice and blood are organic additives. The inorganic aggregate is composed of clay and sand, with lime, sand, and clay in a ratio of approximately 13:4:1. The Xianying Temple mortar structure is compact, which reflects the excellent performance of the organic composite mortar.
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