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Civil Engineering · Q43

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Engineering and GATE · Civil Engineering · question 43

Q43

Saponification is a defect on the painted surface and it is identified by the appearance of:

A.
Wrinkles
B.
Dull patches
C.
Bubbles
D.
Soapy patches
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Soapy patches appear on the painted surface due to chemical reaction of alkalis. This defect is called Saponification.