White Rust

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Some facts about White Rust: •

The White Rust is made by the same elements of the normal patina, but in different proportions. It contains more zinc hydroxide and hydrated zinc than hydroxycarbonate.

White Rust has a different morphology and crystallographic structure

• White Rust usually appears in case of long periods of water condensation on surfaces on poorly aerated surfaces • Products soluble in water or corrosive agents like sulphates or chlorides, coming from the environment, may provoke White Rust formation. •

Any situation which prevents the contact between zinc and air during long periods may create White Rust How will White Rust evolve?

• If the causes for White Rust formation on zinc are fixed, then slowly & progressively (depending on the environment), It might disappear. •

White Rust might slowly disappear due to the Patina formation

The speed of evolution will depend on external conditions like rainfall & temperature but also building exposure and design

Umicore Australia Building Products – VM ZINC 9 / 50 Stanley Street East Sydney NSW 2010

Tel: +61 (0)2 9358 6100 Fax: +61 (0)2 9358 1025 www.vmzinc.com.au


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