Description
The conservation of metallic archaeological and historic artefacts is a major challenge whether they are ancient bronzes or relics of our more recent industrial past. Based on the work of Working Party 21 Corrosion of Archaeological and Historical Artefacts within the European Federation of Corrosion (EFC), this important book summarises key recent research on analytical techniques, understanding corrosion processes and preventing the corrosion of cultural heritage metallic artefacts.After an introductory part on some of the key issues in this area, part two reviews the range of analytical techniques for measuring and analysing corrosion processes, including time resolved spectroelectrochemistry, voltammetry and laser induced breakdown spectroscopy. Part three reviews different types of corrosion processes for a range of artefacts, whilst part four discusses on-site monitoring techniques. The final part of the book summaries a range of conservation techniques and strategies to conserve cultural heritage metallic artefacts.Corrosion and conservation of cultural heritage metallic artefacts is an important reference for all those involved in archaeology and conservation, including governments, museums as well as those undertaking research in archaeology and corrosion science.- Summarises key research on analytical techniques for measuring and analysing corrosion processes- Provides detailed understanding of corrosion processes and corrosion prevention- Discusses on-site monitoring techniques
Table of Contents
Contributor contact detailsSeries introductionVolumes in the EFC seriesChapter 1: Introduction: conservation versus laboratory investigation in the preservation of metallic heritage artefactsPart I: Conservation issues: past, present, futureChapter 2: Conservation, corrosion science and evidence-based preservation strategies for metallic heritage artefactsAbstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 The structure of conservation research and practice2.3 Conservation in practice2.4 Corrosion control for conservation practice2.5 Conservation and corrosion science in partnership2.6 Preservation of heritage metals2.7 ConclusionChapter 3: Atmospheric corrosion of heritage metallic artefacts: processes and preventionAbstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Historical perspectives on corrosion3.3 Air pollution effects in the twentieth century3.4 Current effects of air pollution on corrosion3.5 Indoor environments and recent developments in standardisation3.6 Future trends3.7 ConclusionPart II: Analytical techniques for the study of cultural heritage corrosionChapter 4: Analytical techniques for the study of corrosion of metallic heritage artefacts: from micrometer to nanometer scalesAbstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Methodology4.3 Morphology observation4.4 Composition analyses4.5 Structural characterisation4.6 Nanoscale investigations4.7 ConclusionChapter 5: The use of metallographic and metallurgical investigation methods in the preservation of metallic heritage artefactsAbstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Methods for sampling artefacts5.3 Metallographic examination of microstructure features5.4 Successful uses of metallography and metallurgy to aid preservation5.5 ConclusionChapter 6: Analysis of corroded metallic heritage artefacts using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)Abstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) fundamentals6.3 Applications of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) on the analysis of corroded archaeological artefacts: corroded metal threads6.4 Depth profiling of copper-based decorative artefact6.5 Analysis of corroded Punic coins6.6 Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis of Roman silver denarii6.7 ConclusionChapter 7: Electrochemical measurements in the conservation of metallic heritage artefacts: an overviewAbstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Equipment for electrochemical techniques7.3 Potential measurements7.4 DC techniques7.5 AC techniques7.6 ConclusionChapter 8: Electrochemical analysis of metallic heritage artefacts: time-lapse spectroelectrochemical techniquesAbstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 The electrochemical cell (eCell)8.3 Monitoring the stabilization process of cupreous artefacts8.4 Monitoring the formation of a protective lead coating8.5 Conclusion8.6 AcknowledgementsChapter 9: Electrochemical analysis of metallic heritage artefacts: voltammetry of microparticles (VMP)Abstract:9.1 Introduction9.2 Electrode configuration9.3 Electrochemical processes9.4 Voltammetry of microparticles (VMP) and metal corrosion9.5 Studies on corrosion processes9.6 Applications for archaeometry, conservation and restoration9.7 ConclusionPart III: Specific alteration processesChapter 10: Artistic patinas on ancient bronze statuesAbstract:10.1 Introduction10.2 Studying and characterizing patinas10.3 Case studies: the Giambologna statues of the University of Genoa, and the Angel of Calcagno family grave from the Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno (Genoa, Italy)10.4 Conclusion10.5 AcknowledgementsChapter 11: Ancient silver artefacts: corrosion processes and preservation strategiesAbstract:11.1 Introduction11.2 History of ancient silver11.3 Corrosion of Silver11.4 Morphology of atmospheric corrosion layers on silver11.5 Silver embrittlement11.6 Cleaning, anti-tarnishing and protection11.7 ConclusionChapter 12: Underwater corrosion of metallic heritage artefactsAbstract:12.1 Introduction12.
