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Analytical Techniques in Materials Conservation

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ISBN-10: 0470012803

ISBN-13: 9780470012802

Edition: 2007

Authors: Barbara H. Stuart

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The use of scientific techniques in materials conservation has expanded considerably in recent decades and there is a great deal of interest in identifying the materials used in culturally important objects. Of importance is a clear understanding of the state and mechanisms of degradation of objects. Of importance is a clear understanding of the state and mechanisms of degradation of objects susceptible to deterioration with time and exposure to environmental factors. In addition, awareness of the state of materials at a molecular level can provide valuable information for conservators, enabling them to decide on a conservation procedure. This book presents the extensive range of analytical…    
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Book details

List price: $240.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/19/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 444
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.672
Language: English

Conservation materials
Introduction
Proteins
Lipids
Carbohydrates
Natural resins
Natural materials
Synthetic polymers
Dyes and pigments
Textiles
Paintings
Written material
Glass
Ceramics
Stone
Metals
Basic identification techniques
Introduction
Visual examination
Chemical tests
Paintings
Written material
Natural materials
Synthetic polymers
Textiles
Stone
Ceramics
Glass
Metals
Density and specific gravity
Solubility
Heat tests
Light examination and microscopy
Introduction
Infrared techniques
Paintings
Written material
Ultraviolet techniques
Paintings
Written material
Radiography
Paintings and written material
Metals
Sculptures
Refractometry
Optical microscopy
Textiles
Written material
Paintings
Metals
Stone
Ceramics
Glass
Transmission electron microscopy
Paintings
Ceramics
Scanning electron microscopy
Paintings
Written material
Metals
Stone
Ceramics
Glass
Textiles
Scanning probe microscopy
Metals
Glass
Ceramics
Stone
Written material
Textiles
Molecular spectroscopy
Introduction
Infrared spectroscopy
Natural materials
Synthetic polymers
Paintings
Written material
Textiles
Stone
Ceramics
Glass
Metals
Raman spectroscopy
Paintings
Written material
Ceramics
Glass
Stone
Natural materials
Textiles
Metals
Synthetic polymers
Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy
Paintings
Textiles
Glass
Stone
Natural materials
Paintings
Written material
Ceramics
Stone
Glass
Synthetic polymers
Textiles
Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Paintings
Written material
Natural materials
Stone
Synthetic polymers
Textiles
Synthetic polymers
Stone
Glass
Paintings
Metals
Ceramics
Stone
Glass
Paintings
Written material
Atomic spectroscopy
Introduction
Atomic absorption spectroscopy
Ceramics
Glass
Stone
Written material
Paintings
Metals
Glass
Stone
Ceramics
Metals
Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy
Paintings
Written material
Stone
Glass
Ceramics
Metals
Introduction
Metals
Paintings
Written material
Ceramics
Stone
X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy
Metals
Glass
Ceramics
Stone
Paintings
Written material
Electron microprobe analysis
Ceramics
Glass
Stone
Proton induced X-ray emission
Written material