🗽 The Statue of Liberty—a symbol of freedom, hope, and resilience—was adorned with copper donated by French industrialist Pierre-Eugène Secrétan in the late 1800s. This copper, sourced from various locations including Spanish mines and the Americas, highlights the global effort behind this iconic monument. This spirit of international collaboration extends to standards like NACE MR0175, developed by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE - now AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance). This standard ensures materials can withstand harsh environments containing hydrogen sulfide. Initially a U.S. standard, it’s now recognized globally under ISO 15156. 🛡️ As you admire Lady Liberty, remember the intricate copper patchwork and the rigorous standards like NACE MR0175 that keep her strong. 👑🗽 ➡️ Swipe to see the plaque at the base of the statue, which was presented by NACE to the National Park Service on October 28, 1986, in commemoration of the statue’s 100th birthday. 📜 As we celebrate Independence Day, let’s also honor the international collaboration and engineering excellence that sustain such enduring symbols. #StatueOfLiberty #Copper #AMPP #Engineering #History #Resilience #IndependenceDay #CorrosionPrevention
Would be interest to see again the sacrifice anodes inside the skin of the statue. My understanding is that is not accessible anymore to public. I learned a lot about that galvanic corrosion phenomenon and the statue was a clear example .
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1wWe wrote about it in our newsletter Materials.Business a year ago 😁 https://www.infinitygrowth.ca/post/is-corrosion-a-cultural-matter