Can covering metal in a container of dry rice preserve it?

kronckew · 12th January 2016, 08:41 AM

nothing stays sealed forever. heck, nothing is forever.

suspended & sealed in an dry inert gas filled thick stainless steel container & actively monitored and maintained against seal deterioration, gas loss & contamination, it might last a long time. even then, organic components may deteriorate. it's surroundings are subject to fire, flood, earthquake, extreme weather, tsunamis, radiation, meteor strike, not to mention inquisitive light fingered humans.

RobertGuy · 12th January 2016, 09:06 AM

Another point to consider is that although conditions of 0% humidity would be good for the metal components any organic bits, wood, leather, cord etc. might suffer and become too dry and brittle. Better a temperature and humidity controlled environment with additional protection (oil, wax) for the metal.

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12th January 2016, 08:41 AM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,281	nothing stays sealed forever. heck, nothing is forever. suspended & sealed in an dry inert gas filled thick stainless steel container & actively monitored and maintained against seal deterioration, gas loss & contamination, it might last a long time. even then, organic components may deteriorate. it's surroundings are subject to fire, flood, earthquake, extreme weather, tsunamis, radiation, meteor strike, not to mention inquisitive light fingered humans.

12th January 2016, 09:06 AM	#2
RobertGuy Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 135	Another point to consider is that although conditions of 0% humidity would be good for the metal components any organic bits, wood, leather, cord etc. might suffer and become too dry and brittle. Better a temperature and humidity controlled environment with additional protection (oil, wax) for the metal.