Are Birds a Manace to Outdoor Monuments?

Preliminary results of laboratory tests on real samples have shown that the uric acid which is found in bird droppings has a negative influence on metals. Results of experiments have confirmed that the damage is significant when considering the cultural heritage, statues or monuments.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Adrian Vasiliu, Daniela Buruiana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi 2010-06-01
Series:International Journal of Conservation Science
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Online Access:http://www.ijcs.uaic.ro/pub/IJCS-10-09-Vasiliu.pdf
Description
Summary:Preliminary results of laboratory tests on real samples have shown that the uric acid which is found in bird droppings has a negative influence on metals. Results of experiments have confirmed that the damage is significant when considering the cultural heritage, statues or monuments.
ISSN:2067-533X
2067-8223