Effect of Plasma Treatment on Corrosion Layers of Bronze

Authors

  • V. Mazankova
  • F. Krcma
  • P. Fojtikova
  • F. Mika

Keywords:

corrosion layer removal, RF hydrogen plasma, bronze, SEM/EDX

Abstract

Plasma chemical process for conservation of metallic objects is a relatively new way of effective and fast treatment of corroded objects. Removal of corrosion products is based on plasma chemical reduction of corrosion layers by radio-frequency (RF) low pressure hydrogen plasma. Model corrosion layers on bronze were studied. SEM/EDX analyses on corroded and treated samples were performed.

References

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Mazankova V, Sazavska V, Radkova L, Krcma F proc. XXI ESCAMPIG 2012.

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2014-08-10

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