Corrosion of Bronzes by Extended Wetting with Single versus Mixed Acidic Pollutants

The corrosion of bronzes was examined in the context of single-acid versus mixed-acid (as in urban acid rain) solutions. Two bi-component bronzes (copper with either 3% Sn or 7% Sn) that closely represent those of historic artifacts were immersed for five weeks in conditions designed to replicate th...

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Main Authors: Liliana Gianni, Giovanni E. Gigante, Mauro Cavallini, Annemie Adriaens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-04-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/7/5/3353