Cellulose Nitrate in Conservation
Title | Cellulose Nitrate in Conservation PDF eBook |
Author | Charles M. Selwitz |
Publisher | Getty Publications |
Pages | 75 |
Release | 1988-04-01 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 0892360984 |
This report attempts to isolate and separately examine each of the factors known to lead to cellulose nitrate decomposition, and then relate their contribution to the instability of the polymer when it is used as a bonding agent for ceramics and as a lacquer for metal objects. These factors include deterioration caused by heat, radiation, or acid impurities, or through the loss of plasticizer. There is, moreover, decomposition caused autocatalytically by the initial breakdown products. In particular, the publication examines new information on chemical changes under ambient conditions that has been developed recently through advances in analytical procedures such as chemiluminescence, X-ray scanning spectroscopy (ESCA), and more sophisticated viscometry. This new information will be added to the large body of data, collected over the past 150 years, on the instability of cellulose nitrate under more severe conditions.
The History, Deterioration and Conservation of Cellulose Nitrate and Other Early Plastic Objects
Title | The History, Deterioration and Conservation of Cellulose Nitrate and Other Early Plastic Objects PDF eBook |
Author | Linda S. Sirkis |
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Release | 1981 |
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The History, Deterioration and Conservation of Cellulose Nitrate and Their Early Plastic Objects
Title | The History, Deterioration and Conservation of Cellulose Nitrate and Their Early Plastic Objects PDF eBook |
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Pages | 63 |
Release | 1982 |
Genre | Nitrocellulose |
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Represents a detailed study of the complex history, deterioration and conservation problems of objects made of cellulose nitrate, followed by a brief description of other early plastics which the museum conservators may encounter.
Storage Conditions for Cellulose Nitrate and Cellulose Acetate Films
Title | Storage Conditions for Cellulose Nitrate and Cellulose Acetate Films PDF eBook |
Author | Iraci, J. (Joe) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 11 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Archival materials |
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Display and Storage of Museum Objects Containing Cellulose Nitrate
Title | Display and Storage of Museum Objects Containing Cellulose Nitrate PDF eBook |
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Pages | 4 |
Release | 1988 |
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The conservation literature on cellulose nitrate deals mainly with the preservation of nitrate photographs and the deterioration of adhesives. This note addresses the neglected subject of the degradation, preservation, and storage of larger three-dimensional cellulose nitrate objects.
Conservation of Plastics
Title | Conservation of Plastics PDF eBook |
Author | Yvonne Shashoua |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 302 |
Release | 2012-06-25 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 1136415157 |
Plastic objects are included more than ever in museums and galleries collections these days, but these items can start to deteriorate when they a just a few years old. In this book Yvonne Shashoua provides the essential knowledge needed to keep plastic pieces in the best possible condition so that they can continue to be enjoyed for many years. The historical development of plastics, as well as the technology, their physical and chemical properties, identification, degradation and conservation are all clearly and concisely covered within this single volume, making it an invaluable reference for the increasing number of conservators and curators that are encountering plastics in their day to day work.
Materials for Conservation
Title | Materials for Conservation PDF eBook |
Author | C V Horie |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 296 |
Release | 2013-10-22 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1483182770 |
Materials for Conservation: Organic Consolidants, Adhesives and Coatings provides an overview of one aspect of materials conservation treatment, particularly the properties of organic consolidants, adhesives, and coatings. The contents of the book are divided into two parts; these parts are background information and survey of polymers. The coverage of the first part includes polymer science and the uses and requirements of applied polymers. The second part covers resins, vinyl, thermoplastics, fillers, and colorants. The text will be most useful to individuals involved in the management and conservation of historic materials, such as museum curators. Materials engineer and polymer chemists will also benefit from the book.