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Materials Research Program Begins Rust Converter Study

On June 22, 2010 By NCPTT

Photographing rust study samples before treatment begins

For conservators working with iron, rust is always a consideration. In museum collections or in our homes, we easily encounter rusty fences, grates, car parts, artwork and collectibles. Iron oxide (commonly called rust) results from the natural oxidation of iron by oxygen. Some metals, like bronze, can form a protective layer of corrosion products called [...]

Earlybird discount available for Historic Iron and Steel Workshop

On January 22, 2010 By Sarah Jackson

Lansing Community College in Lansing, Michigan, will present a three-day workshop on March 8- 10, 2010 to introduce restoration processes of historic metals using electric arc welding, heat straightening, and hot riveting processes. This workshop was funded in part through the PTT Grants program.

Registration cost for one day is $125 or attend all three [...]

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