Corrosion and conservation of weapons and military equipment

Autor: Bore V. Jegdić, Slavica S. Ristić, Suzana R. Polić-Radovanović, Ana B. Alil
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2012
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Zdroj: Vojnotehnički Glasnik, Vol 60, Iss 1, Pp 169-182 (2012)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0042-8469
2217-4753
21102546
DOI: 10.5937/vojtehg1201169J
Popis: This paper analyzed the conditions for the occurrence of corrosion processes on historically important weapons and military equipment made of steel during the period in outdoor environment. A considerable attention has been given to the characteristics of the most important corrosion products formed on the steel surface. The formation of akaganite, β-FeOOH is a sign of active corrosion under a layer of corrosion products. The conditions that cause the formation and regeneration of hydrochloric and sulphuric acid during the exposure to the elements were analyzed. The most often applied methods of diagnostics and procedures of removing active corrosion anions (desalination) were described as well. The NaOH solution of certain pH values still has the most important application for the desalination process. The procedures for cleaning the surface before the application of protective coatings and the application of chemicals that transform rust into stable compounds were discussed. As protective coatings, different types of organic coatings plated on well-prepared steel surfaces were used and sometimes special types of waxes as well. This paper presents the results of the tests of corrosion products taken from the exhibits of weapons and military equipment from the Military Museum in Belgrade.
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