Deterioration Characteristic and Conservation Methodology for Jangseok and Iron Nails of Duplicated Woodblocks of the Tripitaka Koreana in the Haeinsa Temple

Brass nails offer a more stable alternative to iron nails for fixing jangseok (wooden covers) on Tripitaka Koreana woodblocks, significantly reducing physical and chemical damage. The study found that iron nails accelerate corrosion due to redox potential differences with copper and brass plates, leading to deterioration of the woodblocks. Artificial corrosion experiments confirmed this, while long-term preservation methods are recommended for future research.

Bae, G., Lee, S., & Jeong, K. (2020). Deterioration Characteristic and Conservation Methodology for Jangseok and Iron Nails of Duplicated Woodblocks of the Tripitaka Koreana in the Haeinsa Temple. Misulsa Yeongu : Journal of Art History, 38, 111–131. https://doi.org/10.52799/jah.2020.06.38.111