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03-31-2012, 02:49 PM | #1071 |
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Re: How to store medals
Yeah, I take a SAFLIP (a PVC-free coin flip that is safe on metal), cut it in two, and put each half on a medal in a bar:
2x2 Saflip Coin Flips 2" x 2" is generally big enough for all orders with the exception of Glory, etc. (use 2.5"x2.5" for that) It's not perfect, but this way the medals don't rub against each other and won't discolor either. George |
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Re: How to store medals
Polyvinyl chloride. Chlorine and Medals don't mix!
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04-01-2012, 01:43 PM | #1074 |
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Exactly right. Polyvinyl chloride - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anyone who's a coin collector here has seen the effects of PVC in coins. Plastic that contains PVC isn't stable, releases gas into its environment (usually a rule of thumb is, the harder and stiffer the plastic, the better), and tarnishes metal. Copper and copper alloys are most affected; silver is affected as well. The harmful effects include greenish film and tarnish, which can become permanent. |
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04-02-2012, 08:55 AM | #1076 |
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Re: How to store medals
Actually, no. (And I do the same thing.) But I'm told by those who understand the chemistry better than I that they're better than those medal envelopes, as there is more air circulation to mitigate the outgassing damage and less direct contact with the plastic.
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04-02-2012, 06:06 PM | #1077 |
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Re: How to store medals
Plus a lot of boxes are made from bleached materials which can also leach out acids.
So again you need to be careful! Simon |
04-02-2012, 10:11 PM | #1078 |
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Re: How to store medals
Look for bags made from Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET). (Contrary to the name, it actually doesn't contain harmful Polyethylene ) A common name for PET is Mylar. Also known as "safe plastic," it's much better for prolonged storage.
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04-02-2012, 11:00 PM | #1079 |
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Re: How to store medals
The ones I use are made from Melinex 518 polyester which is guaranteed to withstand 500 years of artificial ageing at 105 degrees Celsius & 50% relative humidity without releasing any harmful chemicals.
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04-03-2012, 11:44 AM | #1080 |
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Thanks everybody. That's very good info.
Is polypropylene safe? I read that it's inert. Is there any way to test if plastic is safe by using chemicals instead of waiting for months to see whether it reacts? Do we have any chemists on the forum? Last edited by CtahhR; 04-03-2012 at 12:58 PM. |
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