relics and artifacts stopping corrosion

[dfmike]

I found a few good old relics this year but some of them are very heavily corroded with rust pitting the iron underneath and fragmenting it. Is there a way to slow down the rust but preserving the historic value of the piece ? Thanks.

 

[SteveP(NH)]

Rust occurs in the presence of water either as liquid or as humidity in the air so keeping it dry will slow it down almost to a stop. If you keep it a box or some other container putting in one of the gel packs that comes with electronics to absorb moisture from the air will help too.

 

[jim tn]

I suggest you pose your question on this forums relic forum. Not being a big relic hunter myself, I don't want to steer you wrong, but know there are some preservatives to keep ones relics from deteriorating further and looking good in display cases. Good luck! HH jim tn

 

[jim tn]

n/t

 

[dfmike]

Thanks for the info. Never thought about the silica gel packs. Good idea.