[meteorite-list] meteorite conservation in coastal areas

From: almitt <almitt_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 10:02:31 2004
Message-ID: <3C9B9394.7EC5913A_at_kconline.com>

Hi Dennis and all,

Besides the golden rod (which I recommend highly) is to have a case with small, low
wattage light bulb or bulbs. This keeps the temperature constant and seems to drive
away the moisture. We have very high humidity here most of the year but I have had
very good luck with my meteorites, including problem ones like Brenham and Brahin
using that method. You have to be careful about not having too much light on the
meteorites, though florescent lighting is far more harsh on them and about everything
else if used constantly. You are after the heat coming from the bulb more so than the
light source. This doesn't have be very high to drive out moisture and keep a steady
temperature. The bulb can be shielded so there is no direct lighting on the specimens.
This also allows for specimens to be on display while being preserved.

--AL
Received on Fri 22 Mar 2002 03:27:00 PM PST