Understanding soil factors in corrosion and conservation of buried bronze statuettes: insights for preservation strategies
Mohamed Abdelbar,
Ashraf M. El-Shamy
Abstract:The findings reveal that soil constituents significantly affect the corrosion process. Moisture content and pH promote the formation of corrosion products, while high chloride concentrations accelerate corrosion. Conversely, high organic matter content inhibits corrosion by limiting oxygen diffusion to the metal surface. The effectiveness of conservation treatments, particularly wax or oil-based coatings, varied with soil conditions, showing reduced efficacy in soils with high chloride concentrations. This stu… Show more
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