In aggressive environments, concrete itself may not be enough to protect the reinforcement against carbon dioxide penetration. This gas reacts with the portlandite of the concrete to form calcium carbonate. This process leads to a pH reduction and, therefore, promotes the depassivation of the steel reinforcement in reinforced concretes. Therefore, a supplementary protection method such as coating with a mortar, as carbonation barrier can be used to provide adequate durability.
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