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The enamel plate was heavily corroded. All loose corrosion was removed with glass bristle brushes, and the areas free from enamel were converted with 5% tannic acid in IMS (Industrial Methylated Spirit). The iron staining upon the enamel was removed with a chelating agent saturated in cotton wool poultices.
Once the staining had been removed the all residues were cleaned with acetone, and the exposed core areas lacquered with Paraloid B72
The enamel plate was heavily corroded. All loose corrosion was removed with glass bristle brushes, and the areas free from enamel were converted with 5% tannic acid in IMS (Industrial Methylated Spirit). The iron staining upon the enamel was removed with a chelating agent saturated in cotton wool poultices.
Once the staining had been removed the all residues were cleaned with acetone, and the exposed core areas lacquered with Paraloid B72
Enamel plate from Captain Scotts Cape Evans hut after treatment
Enamel plate from Captain Scott Cape Evans hut