Which risk increases when unslaked lime is used in Roman mortar recipe during hydraulic concrete production?

💡 Explanation

Using unslaked lime causes a reaction resulting in free calcium hydroxide. This raises the concrete's pH and breaks down the passivation layer on any embedded steel causing accelerated rebar corrosion, therefore weakening the structure; rather than other degradation processes affecting surface qualities.

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