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Theories of Corrosion as Applied to Preservation of Archaeological Ceramics

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 February 2011

R.L. Schulz ,
D.E. Clark  and
D.C. Folz
R.L. Schulz
Affiliation:
University of Florida Department of Materials Science & Engineering Gainesville, FL 32611
D.E. Clark
Affiliation:
University of Florida Department of Materials Science & Engineering Gainesville, FL 32611
D.C. Folz
Affiliation:
University of Florida Department of Materials Science & Engineering Gainesville, FL 32611
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Abstract

An understanding of corrosion processes is beneficial in the preservation of ancient ceramic artifacts. A wealth of information is available on this topic in the materials science and engineering literature. Significant contributions to the corrosion literature have been made over the last 15 years due to the extensive research performed on nuclear wasteform systems. This paper will review the current state of understanding of aqueous corrosion of glasses. We will discuss how this information can be applied to some of the current issues in preservation of archaeological ceramics.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 267: Symposium J – Materials Issues in Art and Archaeology III , 1992 , 1015
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1992

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