Byrne's disease is a term for collecting shells. It describes the state that the shell is damaged by acid vapor. Byne first published an article in a journal 1899 for description and analysis, hence its name. Interestingly, however, all his papers are wrong. He attributed the reason to bacteria, and his treatment didn't work at all, even damaged the shell. However, this name has been used to this day.

It is released from wood or other cellulose-based materials, such as wood, cotton, paper, cardboard, composite board (such as plywood), cork and so on. After strict scientific analysis, it is now known accurately that the main causes of Byrne's disease are acetic acid and formic acid, which can be volatilized at room temperature. When these two acids come into contact with the shell, they will react on the smooth surface of the shell, and the calcium carbonate in the shell will be converted into calcium acetate or calcium formate, so that the shell will start to scar until it is completely damaged. The higher the temperature, the greater the humidity of air and packaging materials, and the more serious Bain's disease. What is the relationship between humidity and Byrne's disease? [/Acetic acid and formic acid are very easy to combine with water, and they can convert water vapor into acid vapor. But to make matters worse, the salt formed by the acid vapor on the surface of the shell will absorb water. Once you get Baine's disease, these salts can absorb more acid vapor to participate in the reaction. Therefore, once you get sick, you must treat it in time, otherwise it will accelerate the injury. How to judge whether shells have Baine's disease? I hope you are familiar with your shell. It's best to get to know them before they get sick. If you go through Huangmeitian or summer, you must check your shells. The key points are: for snails, dents such as suture lines and intercostal grooves can be checked, and for double shells, only hinges can be checked. Generally speaking, if you find white spots, you may have Bourne's disease. If you are very ill, some parts of the shell or the whole body will be covered with a layer of white hair. You can lick it with your tongue. It has a strong smell of acetic acid, so you can be sure that you are ill. When you are seriously ill, you can smell sour taste even at the first moment you open the container. Adding with tongue is a very reliable method, and now some large natural museums are also using this method. [/There is no special difference whether some shells are particularly prone to Baines' disease. In fact, sea shells, fresh water shells and land shells will all get Baines' disease. Conus conus Both kinds of shells will get sick, and there is no special difference. However, you will find that shells with deep depressions, such as suture lines, seem to be more prone to Behne's disease. In fact, this is mostly because salt is deposited in these deep cracks, and salt can absorb a lot of water. Experts from the British Museum of Natural History always soak and clean the shells with pure water before they are officially collected, in order to remove all the salt. [/How to treat Byrne's disease? Rinse with tap water first, then soak in purified water for at least 48 hours, stir the water every few hours, and change the water every 12 hours. Be sure to remove the salt that has formed. The corroded part cannot be repaired, but after such treatment, further damage can be basically prevented. Of course, there is one condition that it cannot be preserved under the same conditions as the original disease. How to prevent Behcet's disease? Most importantly, don't put shells in cellulose-based containers, such as wooden boxes and cardboard. If there are no other containers, please put the shells in small plastic bags or sealed plastic boxes. Drawers should be ventilated frequently, because wood releases acid vapor slowly, so ventilation is an effective means. It's a good idea to put silica gel desiccant in the drawer. If it is a museum, you can dehumidify the room.

Don't wax for petroleum to prevent Bourne's disease. Although it can really prevent diseases, it will destroy the color of shells.

Are some kinds of wood particularly easy to corrode shells?

Yes Oak and camphor wood are the worst, especially oak. If you put a piece of iron on it, it will corrode. But you should be careful. All wood can cause Bourne's disease. But according to different manufacturers, some manufacturers' plywood fiber boards may be stronger than oak. It should be noted that although new furniture is more corrosive, furniture that has been used for many years will still cause Byrne's disease, as long as.

Painted wood is much better, but be careful. Is it really painted in the drawer?