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Preliminary study of the anti-corrosion performance of different protection systems applied to two World War II aluminium alloy archaeological objects with different surface finishes

Chi Shing Cheung
Elodie Guilminot

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This article looks at the conservation of historic aircraft from the Second World War, testing different coatings to protect their aluminium alloy structures from corrosion. Five different protective protection systems, including ParaloidTM B72, wax, DinitrolTM , Multi Matt Clear LesonalTM and carboxylates, were evaluated by being applied to artefacts from WWII aircraft wrecks, in particular a wing fragment from a Supermarine Spitfire and a propeller blade from a P38 Lightning, which presented different surface condi- tions. The protected objects were exposed to real-life conditions (uncontrolled indoor environment). Ad- vanced analytical techniques such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), Fourier transform in- frared spectroscopy (FTIR), optical coherence tomography (OCT) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to characterize the evolution and effectiveness of the protection systems. The results showed different degrees of effectiveness for different coatings. DinitrolTM and LesonalTM demonstrated the best protective properties, forming thin but effective layers that enhance corrosion resistance. Carboxylates, on the other hand, proved ineffective, while ParaloidTM B72 and wax were not very effective and unsuitable for objects with original paint residues.

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hal-05204294 , version 1 (06-11-2025)

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Cesar Escobar Claros, Magali Brunet, Luc Robbiola, Barbara Salvadori, Sofia Brizzi, et al.. Preliminary study of the anti-corrosion performance of different protection systems applied to two World War II aluminium alloy archaeological objects with different surface finishes. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 2025, 71, pp.419-430. ⟨10.1016/j.culher.2024.12.016⟩. ⟨hal-05204294⟩
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