iron relic care/treatment upon recovery

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I've dug up some ancient relics. Arrowpoints made of metal and other iron relics from long ago. Once they are dug up they come into contact with air. Resting in the ground they didn't contact air. But once dug up they are 'bombarded' by air. I've heard of the term 'oxidation' but don't know whether or how this applies to relics. My concern is that they would be weakened and begin to flake and dissemble because of exposure to air. Is this a concern, really? I just don't know. Thanks in advance.
 

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