The experimental results of study of atmospheric corrosion processes on Saint-Petersburg bronze monuments surface, received in situ and by means of simulating experiments, have been discussed. Influence of the time factor on corrosion film (patina) mineral composition has been analyzed. Direct dependence between patina mineral composition and environmental conditions has been proved. The sequence of patina phases crystallization has been established. Effect of the chemical composition and heterogeneity of artistic bronze and also monument surface structure on the rate of corrosion process has been regarded. The time variations of mass of the crystallized in the hydrochloric acid vapor phases have been investigated. The kinetic laws of their development at the initial stage of formation, indicating simple (non chain) reactions, have been revealed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages199-207
Number of pages9
StatePublished - 6 Oct 2006
Event2006 TMS Annual Meeting - San Antonio, United States
Duration: 12 Mar 200616 Mar 2006
http://www.tms.org/Meetings/Annual-06/AnnMtg06Home.html

Conference

Conference2006 TMS Annual Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Antonio
Period12/03/0616/03/06
Internet address

    Research areas

  • Atmospheric corrosion, Kinetic laws, Line of crystallization, Modern mineral formation, Patina, Simple reactions

    Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Metals and Alloys

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