Curious Corrosion Compounds Caused by Contact: A Review of Glass-Induced Metal Corrosion on Museum Exhibits (GIMME)

Many heritage objects consist of glass in contact with metals. By ion exchange with absorbed water, alkaline aqueous films are formed on the glass surface. They contain sodium and/or potassium, hydroxide, and carbonate (uptake of carbon dioxide) ions. These electrolytes induce corrosion while in con...

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Main Authors: Gerhard Eggert, Andrea Fischer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Corrosion and Materials Degradation
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2624-5558/3/3/30

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