That phosphorus greenish plaque that sticks to ancient sunken ships and artifacts...what is that?? Sorry can't find any pics cuz i can't think of the name :\. I hope it's enough info.
2006-12-11 22:59:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
yes, i think i'm thinking of oxidized copper...here's a pic, but does it have a specific name like rust for oxidized iron?
2006-12-11 23:11:15 · update #1
http://www.fotosearch.com/thumb/STK/STK014/LPS1258.jpg
2006-12-11 23:11:37 · update #2
if it is on copper or bronze it is called verdigris
2006-12-11 23:12:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Algae? Coral? Oxidized copper? Could be anything; we need a pic to ID what you're referring to.
2006-12-12 07:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moss or algae maybe
2006-12-12 07:06:54 · answer #3 · answered by chewanddoyle 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sea weed?
2006-12-12 07:04:26 · answer #4 · answered by Somebody, somewhere 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Slime
2006-12-12 07:04:03 · answer #5 · answered by dewhatulike 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋