Fig. 5: In-situ FTIR spectra of gel and crystalline phases under the effect of NH4NO3 as decalcifying agent.

The effect of NH4NO3 on the Si-O bond of a C-S-H, b C-A-S-H, c Tobermorite, and d Al-tobermorite.

The effect of NH4NO3 on the Si-O bond of a C-S-H, b C-A-S-H, c Tobermorite, and d Al-tobermorite.