The Possibilities of Conservation and Preservation of Collections of Artefacts Containing Pyrites

Authors

  • P. Kotlík Department of Chemical Technology of Monument Conservation, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague

Keywords:

pyrite, degradation, oxidation, conservation, preservation, polymer coating

Abstract

The objects containing Fe sulfides in mineralogical, archaeological or paleontological collections are often subject to degradation reactions which lead to their complete destruction. This "pyrite disease" is supported parti­cularly by high humidity, oxygen and some bacteria. The review presents basic methods of cleaning and removing corrosion products from the artefact surface and describes their protection. The attention is paid to protective polymer coatings and chemical  surface passivation.

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Published

2015-04-15

How to Cite

Kotlík, P. (2015). The Possibilities of Conservation and Preservation of Collections of Artefacts Containing Pyrites. Chemické Listy, 109(4), 247–253. Retrieved from http://ww.w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/378

Issue

Vol. 109 No. 4 (2015)

Section

Articles