Conservation science Heritage materials /

Other Authors: Inkpen, Rob.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2006.
Edition:2nd rev. ed.
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/9781847557629
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245 1 0 |a Conservation science  |b Heritage materials /  |c Edited by Eric May, Mark Jones; Contributions by B. Des Barker [et al.]. 
250 |a 2nd rev. ed. 
260 |a Cambridge,  |b Royal Society of Chemistry,  |c 2006. 
300 |a 390 p. 
500 |a Electronic book text. Trade paperback (UK). Trade paperback (US). 
505 0 |a PREFACE-- CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION-- Cultural Heritage: The Archaeologist, The Conservator And The Public - An Essential Coalition-- The Archaeologist-- The Conservador-- From Discovery to Display-- Special problems of underwater recovery-- The raising of the Mary Rose - a case study-- Preservation of the evidence - a multi-discipline task-- Conservation with a purpose-- Museums - the past into the future-- REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING-- CHAPTER TWO: METHODS IN CONSERVATION-- INTRODUCTION-- PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION-- ANALYTICAL METHODS-- Interaction of radiation with matter-- Interaction of elemental particles with matter-- Dating Methods-- DIAGNOSIS OF DETERIORATION PROCESSES-- CONSERVATION TREATMENTS-- PREVENTIVE CONSERVATION-- REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING-- CHAPTER THREE: PAPER-- THE CONSTITUENTS OF PAPER-- Fibres-- Paper size-- THE DIRECTIONAL PROPERTIES OF PAPER-- HOW PAPER INTERACTS WITH WATER-- DETERIORATION OF PAPER-- Acid-catalysed hydrolysis of cellulose-- Oxidation of cellulose-- DEACIDIFICATION-- BLEACHING AND WASHING OF PAPER TO REMOVE-- DISCOLOURATION-- ACCELERATED AGEING TESTS-- SAFE ENVIRONMENTS FOR PAPER-- METHODS FOR MONITORING THE DETERIORATION OF PAPER-- Physical measurements-- Chemical methods-- CHARACTERISATION OF PAPER-- REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING-- CHAPTER FOUR: TEXTILES-- THE VARIETY OF TEXTILES-- TEXTILE MATERIALS-- CASE STUDY I: LINEN FIBRES AND THE VICTORY SAIL-- The chemical composition and microstructure of linen-- The mechanical performance of the Victory sail-- Degradation of cellulosic fibres-- Humidity and heat-- Acid and alkaline hydrolysis-- Photolytic damage-- Biological degradation-- Acidity measurements on the Victory sail-- Conservation and display of the Victory fore topsail-- CASE STUDY II: SILK FIBRES AND THE SHACKLETON ENSIGN-- The chemical composition and microstructure of silk-- Silk processing for use as a textile fibre-- The condition of the Shackleton ensign-- Assessing the condition of silk by microanalytical techniques-- Degradation of silk fibres-- CASE STUDY III: WOOL FIBRES AND THE TREE OF JESSE TAPESTRY-- The Chemical Composition and Microstructure of Wool-- Wool as a Textile Fibre-- Degradation of Wool-- Conservation and Treatment of the Tree of Jesse Tapestry-- ENDNOTE-- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS-- REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING-- CHAPTER FIVE: LEATHER-- THE NATURE AND PROPERTIES OF LEATHER-- Introduction-- Criteria which define tannage-- Collagen-- Tanning materials-- Conclusion-- THE MANUFACTURE OF LEATHER-- Introduction-- Vegetable tanning processes-- Alum tawing-- Oil tannage-- Fur dressing-- THE DETERIORATION OF LEATHER-- Introduction-- Physical deterioration-- Biological deterioration-- Chemical deterioration-- CONSERVATION TECHNIQUES-- Introduction-- Biological deterioration-- Chemical deterioration-- Conclusions-- REFERENCES-- REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING-- CHAPTER SIX: METALS-- INTRODUCTION-- Extraction-- Metallurgy-- CORROSION-- FIELD TREATMENT AND TRANSPORTATION-- CONSERVATION-- Acid pickling-- Aqueous washing-- Electrolytic conservation-- Hydrogen reduction-- STABILISATION AND CONSOLIDATION-- REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING-- CHAPTER SEVEN: GLASS AND CERAMICS-- INTRODUCTION-- DETERIORATION AND CONSERVATION OF GLASS-- HISTORY, STRUCTURE AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES-- History of glass-making-- Structure, technology and physical properties-- DEGRADATION MECHANISMS AND PHENOMENA-- Basic reactions in water-- Degradation of objects indoors-- Weathering of stained glass windows-- Degradation of archaeological glasses-- RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION-- Cleaning methods-- Coatings, consolidants, adhesives-- Conditions for storage and display-- DETERIORATION AND CONSERVATION OF CERAMICS-- SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS-- REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING-- CHAPTER EIGHT: CONSERVATION SCIENCE OF PLASTICS-- PLASTICS IN HERITAGE COLLECTIONS-- THE CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS OF PLASTICS-- Preparation of polymers-- Additives-- Shaping plastics-- IDENTIFICATION OF PLASTICS-- Simple tests-- Instrumental analytical techniques-- DEGRADATION OF PLASTICS-- Degradation of cellulose nitrate-- Degradation of cellulose acetate-- Degradation of plasticized PVC-- Degradation of polyurethane foam-- CONSERVATION OF PLASTICS-- Conservation of cellulose nitrate-- Conservation of cellulose acetate-- Conservation of polyurethane foam-- REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING-- CHAPTER NINE: STONE-- INTRODUCTION-- THE DEGRADATION 'EQUATION'-- Material-- Process-- Environment-- Limestone Weathering in an Urban Environment: Illustration of the Interaction of the Three Factors-- CONSERVATION PRACTICES-- Identification-- Prevention-- Barriers to Agents of Degradation-- Removal of Degradation-- Consolidation-- REPLACEMENT-- CONCLUSION-- REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING-- CHAPTER TEN: WALL PAINTINGS - ASPECTS OF DETERIORATION AND RESTORATION-- INTRODUCTION-- WALL PAINTINGS AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF BUILDINGS-- DAMAGING PROCESSES-- Deterioration by soluble salts-- Deterioration by microorganisms-- Parameters enhancing microbial colonization-- Biodeterioration-- CLEANING AND CONSOLIDATION-- Consolidation-- Cleaning methodologies-- SUMMARY-- REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING-- CHAPTER ELEVEN: BIODETERIORATION OF ANCIENT TIMBERS-- THE BIODETERIOGENS-- Marine wood-boring animals-- Teredinids-- Erosion bacteria-- Tunnelling bacteria-- Cavitation bacteria-- Bacterial symbionts of shipworm-- Soft rot fungi-- Basidiomycete fungi-- Insect borers-- WOOD STRUCTURE-- Archaeological wood recovered from the marine environment-- Properties and condition of waterlogged archaeological wood-- STORAGE OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL WOOD-- Wrapping in polyethylene bags or sheeting-- Advice to conservators-- Storage of large wooden artefacts-- The storage of large wooden structures (Mary Rose Hull)-- Reburial-- CONSERVATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL WOOD-- Definition and aims-- Lumen filling treatments-- Bulking treatments-- Surface coatings-- CONSERVATION METHODS-- Removal of mineral inclusions-- Microbial activity-- Polyethylene glycol method-- In situ polymerisation with radiation curing monomers and resins-- Drying following conservation treatment-- CONCLUSIONS-- REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING-- CHAPTER TWELVE: IN-SITU PRESERVATION OF WATERLOGGED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES-- IN SITU PRESERVATION-- ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING-- Level-- Pore water composition-- Redox potential-- pH-- DETERIORATION OF MODERN MATERIALS ANALOGOUS TO ARTEFACTS-- WHAT DOES ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING TELL US IN ITSELF?-- Case Study: In situ preservation of the site of Nydam-- Deterioration and protection of wooden Artefacts-- Deterioration of iron artefacts-- SUMMARY-- REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING. 
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650 0 |a Antiques  |x Conservation and restoration. 
650 0 |a Historic preservation. 
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