A simple Arduino-based EIS system for in situ corrosion monitoring of metallic works of art

This paper describes an innovative, portable, low-cost and user-friendly solution for EIS in situ measurements, based on the widely diffused Arduino board, and on specifically designed measuring probes. The proposed solution cannot provide the detailed knowledge of the corrosion mechanisms that occur on metallic surface, but it can be an extremely useful tool for conservators and art historians for the assessment and long-time monitoring of the stability of the artifacts.