摘要
A Cu-Sn-Pb alloy modelled after an antique was cast and the powder-corrosion (P-C) was prepared on it under simulated natural conditions. The main components of the corrosion are much like those of the ancient bronze powder corrosion. It is found that chloride, water and oxygen are the essential factors for P-C formation of which chlorine plays the most important role. According to the results of expriments and thermodynamic calculations, the chemical mechanism of the copper desease was studied. It is pointed out that the fast spread of P-C is caused by two vicious circles.
A Cu-Sn-Pb alloy modelled after an antique was cast and the powder-corrosion (P-C) was prepared on it under simulated natural conditions. The main components of the corrosion are much like those of the ancient bronze powder corrosion. It is found that chloride, water and oxygen are the essential factors for P-C formation of which chlorine plays the most important role. According to the results of expriments and thermodynamic calculations, the chemical mechanism of the copper desease was studied. It is pointed out that the fast spread of P-C is caused by two vicious circles.
基金
Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
