Soil thin section: impregnating method

Authors

  • A. C. Teixeira Mendes Universidade de São Paulo; E.S.A. Luiz de Queiroz; Departamento de Solos e Geologia
  • S. C. Falci Universidade de São Paulo; E.S.A. Luiz de Queiroz; Departamento de Solos e Geologia
  • J. L. I. Demattê Universidade de São Paulo; E.S.A. Luiz de Queiroz; Departamento de Solos e Geologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0071-12761973000100003

Abstract

A method is described for impregnation undisturbed soil and clay materials with a clear and transparent plastic which polimerizes and hardens at room temperature. The impregnation is carried out under vacuum in a desiccator adapted to receive the impregnating solution (poliester resin Polylite T 213 and monomeric styrene, with methyl-ethyl-ketone peroxide as catalist). Thin sections of soil and clay materials were obtained with satisfactory results. The effectiveness of the impregnation was ascertained by the absence of sample desintegration, dissolution in water and cracking.

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Published

1973-01-01

Issue

Vol. 30 (1973)

Section

naodefinida

How to Cite

Mendes, A. C. T., Falci, S. C., & Demattê, J. L. I. (1973). Soil thin section: impregnating method . Anais Da Escola Superior De Agricultura Luiz De Queiroz, 30, 35-48. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0071-12761973000100003