The conservators at the Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Virginia, are
working with very large rusted iron fragments of the Monitor--in tanks
of water, in work procedures, and on exhibit.  I recommend you contact
them.  http://www.mariner.org

John Pearce
James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library
University of Mary Washington

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We have a vary large Ensign Valve from a dam (62-67 tons) and it will
be on display in a park.  Although the valve worked in the water,
exposing it to air/environment will create rust.  Do any one know what
you would put on to artifact to protect this large chuck of metal?
Was
thinking of the tannic acid mix with a coating of paste wax, but
likely
something better out there on the market.  Thanks in advance.

John Martinson
Museum Specialists
Snake River Area Office-Boise

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