Salt, Dust and RHSalt, Dust and RHRisks in Coastal and Inland AreasRisks in Coastal and Inland Areas
David ThickettDavid Thickett
Collections Management Collections Management TeamTeam
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RepeaterRepeater
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Surface wetness sensorSurface wetness sensor
Surface wetness resultsSurface wetness results
Critical RH = 53%
Repeater = 50%
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ShieldShield UntreatedUntreated
TelephoneTelephone 0.001 (99.0%)0.001 (99.0%) 0.1060.106
RepeaterRepeater 0.018 (98.1%)0.018 (98.1%) 0.9340.934
Environment Under TyvekEnvironment Under Tyvek
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FeO0.833(OH)1.167Cl0.167 ~ 6.9%ClStahl, Corr. Sci, 2003
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AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements
University College London University College London Centre for Sustainable Heritage (Bartlett Centre for Sustainable Heritage (Bartlett
School of Architecture)School of Architecture) Department of GeologyDepartment of Geology
Royal Historic PalacesRoyal Historic Palaces Museum of LondonMuseum of London