| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
xiv, 489 p. : ill., tables ; 23 cm. |
| Note |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
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Original ed. published in 1986. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Background information. Introduction -- Polymer science -- Solvents -- Adhesion -- Uses and requirements of applied polymers, a summary -- pt. 2. Survey of polymers. Hydrocarbons -- Vinyl acetate-derived polymers -- Acrylic polymers -- Miscellaneous synthetic thermoplastics -- Polymers derived from cellulose -- Natural water-soluble polymers -- Natural resins -- Cross-linking polymers -- Fillers and colourants |
| Summary |
The continual struggle of conservators to ameliorate the deterioration of objects has led to increasing use of synthetic polymers. These materials are part of the sophisticated technology that has been developed to augment and often replace traditional materials and methods. Conservators therefore have a wider range of techniques available. However, they must be able to appreciate the potentials and pitfalls of any proposed technique. The first section explains physical and chemical properties which are important in the conservation process, i.e. application, ageing, reversal. The topics covered include molecular weight, glass transition temperature, solubility and solvents, polymerisation and degradation reactions. The second section provides a detailed consideration of the individual materials, current and obsolete, used in conservation, drawing out the factors relevant to their effects on objects. The conservation uses of each material are summarised and referenced to allow further study. |
| Subject |
Coatings
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Adhesives
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Art -- Conservation and restoration
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| ISBN |
9780750669054 (pbk.) |
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0750669055 (pbk.) |
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