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2. Tarnish - Wikipedia

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   Tarnish does not always result from the sole effects of oxygen in the air. For example, silver needs hydrogen sulfide to tarnish, although it may tarnish with oxygen over time. It often appears as a dull, gray or black film or coating over metal. Tarnish is a surface phenomenon that is self-limiting, unlike rust. Only the top few layers of the ...

3. What's the Difference Between a Patina Finish and Tarnish? - AOL

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   In addition to explaining, antique experts also offer their tips for dealing with each on your collectibles.

4. Surface finishing - Wikipedia

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   When the finish is specified as #3, the material is polished to a uniform 60–80 grit. #4 Architectural finish. Also known as brushed, directional or satin finish. A #4 architectural finish is characterized by fine polishing grit lines that are uniform and directional in appearance.

5. Conservation and restoration of silver objects - Wikipedia

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   Tarnish is a chemical reaction on the surface of metal (copper, brass, silver, etc.) and causes a layer of corrosion. In the case of silver tarnish, the silver combines with sulfur and forms silver sulfide (Ag 2 S), which is black. The original silver surface can be restored if the layer of silver sulfide is removed. [4]

6. How to Properly Clean Brass, According to an Expert - AOL

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   Then, you can go in with your cleaning solution on a clean, soft cloth to remove any tarnish. Bougere warns "extreme tarnish requires patience," so be ready to scrub quite a bit to achieve the ...

7. Satinwood - Wikipedia

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   More generally, various other woods that can be polished to a high gloss: Brosimum rubescens, Red satinwood, Suriname satinwood; Ceratopetalum apetalum, Scented satinwood; Chloroxylon faho , Madagascar satinwood; Chloroxylon swietenia, East Indian satinwood; Cordia alliodora, Satinwood; Diospyros ferrea (Syn.: Maba buxifolia), Satinwood

8. Wood finishing - Wikipedia

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   Changes in wood moisture content can result in swelling and shrinkage of wood which can stress and crack coatings. Both problems can be avoided by storing wood indoors in an environment where it can equilibriate to a recommended moisture content (6 to 8%) that is similar to that of the intended end use of the furniture. [7]

9. Patina - Wikipedia

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   Patina (/ p ə ˈ t iː n ə / pə-TEE-nə or / ˈ p æ t ɪ n ə / PAT-ih-nə) is a thin layer that variously forms on the surface of copper, brass, bronze, and similar metals and metal alloys (tarnish produced by oxidation or other chemical processes), or certain stones [1] and wooden furniture (sheen produced by age, wear, and polishing), or ...