Refining the use of oxygen consumption as a proxy corrosion rate measure for archaeological and historic iron

Emmerson, N. J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5277-0865, Seifert, J. H. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6550-570X and Watkinson, D. E. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5696-9780 2021. Refining the use of oxygen consumption as a proxy corrosion rate measure for archaeological and historic iron. European Physical Journal Plus 135 , 546. 10.1140/epjp/s13360-021-01478-w

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Abstract

Since its introduction to the field of heritage science, oxygen consumption has found multiple applications in the assessment of artefact stability and the examination of conservation treatment efficiencies. Early papers identified various factors affecting oxygen measurements and produced preliminary data on their effects. This paper follows on from the early research by other workers and presents guidance on the application of oxygen consumption as a proxy corrosion rate measurement based on a decade of experience at Cardiff University. It examines the rationale for key aspects of the Cardiff protocols for oxygen consumption and presents data to underpin these. Finally, it provides instructional guidance for heritage scientists adopting oxygen consumption for their research applications.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	History, Archaeology and Religion
Subjects:	C Auxiliary Sciences of History > CC Archaeology Q Science > Q Science (General)
Publisher:	EDP Sciences: EPJ
ISSN:	2190-5444
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	23 April 2021
Date of Acceptance:	16 April 2021
Last Modified:	05 May 2023 20:46
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/140661

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