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Artifact ID BCES 0617/2097
Negative Number 1281
Magnification 200x
Etchant
Photo Date


Alloy

bronze.

Structure

As-cast.

Metallographic Description

Cored dendrites; heavy corrosion has left only dendritic islands remaining. Many blueish inclusions and large shrinkage cavities. On the edges the corrosion product shows clearly defined grains and consists of a great deal of cuprite.


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