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Archeological Iron
Conserved in 2021
The iron nail was coated by a charcoal layer and ensrusted by soil and orange corrosion products.
Treatment Goal
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Remove the dust, soil and oragne corrosion products encrusted
Air Abrasion Cleaning
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Referencing X-ray photograph to get an idea of the depth to its core and its shape
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Air abrading dust, soil and oragne corrosion products, left with a charcoal layer
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Attempting to get a smooth surface and reveal the actual shape of the nail
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