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ARCHAEOLOGICAL IRON [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Iron
  • Archaeology
  • Museums
CONT

Archaeological iron is one of the most problematic materials to come out of the ground as it can develop post-excavation corrosion that can destroy artefacts in a relatively short time.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fer
  • Archéologie
  • Muséologie
CONT

Le fer archéologique est un matériau très instable à sa sortie de fouille en raison de sa contamination par des chlorures issus du sol.

Spanish

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