Influence of Hydrophobic Coating on Freeze-Thaw Cycle Resistance of Cement Mortar

Figure 6

Photograph of the mortar block immersed in water: (a) contrast sample and (b) hydrophobic sample and after abrasion with 240-grit sandpaper for (c) 0.3 mm, (d) 5.3 mm, and (e) 10.4 km. (f) Mass loss rate after polishing.

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