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http://dx.doi.org/10.12654/JCS.2020.36.2.02

Applicability of Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor and VCI Films for Conservation of Artworks  

Beom, Dae Geon (Department of Conservation and Art Bank, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art)
Han, Ye Bin (Department of Conservation and Art Bank, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art)
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Journal of Conservation Science / v.36, no.2, 2020 , pp. 82-92 More about this Journal
Abstract
Modern artworks are constructed using a variety of materials and techniques. Sculptures, which predominantly consist of metals, usually have different shapes and consist of different material mixtures. The structural and material properties of these sculptures are often controlled by conservation treatment methods. However, the application of existing treatment methods is challenging at times, indicating that more diverse treatment materials and techniques are necessary. Therefore, in this study, a treatment method that employs volatile corrosion inhibitor(VCI) powder, rather than an anti-corrosion solution, for the conservation and management of metal artworks was used. VCI powder and VCI films containing VCI powder were used, and the results obtained confirmed that both of them showed anti-corrosion effect. Only a slight change in the chromaticity of metal samples was observed, and compared to the untreated samples, the application of the VCI powder resulted in a decrease in the rate of corrosion by half. Moreover, VCI film tests revealed that comparing to the untreated or polyethylene film-treated samples, VCI film treatment resulted in a decrease in the occurrence of corrosion compounds. The contact angle, surface energy, and surface electrical resistance were measured, and the evaluation of these surface properties established the anti-corrosion effect of VCI. Additionally, direct application of VCI and VCI films on actual sculptures further confirmed the anti-corrosion effect of VCI.
Keywords
Metal artworks; Anti-corrosion treatment; Volatile corrosion inhibitor; VCI film; Applicability test;
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