Materials for conservation : organic consolidants, adhesives and coatings / Velson Horie

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Original ed. published in 1986.; Also available in print edition.; Mode of access: World Wide Web.; Elecresource
Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. Polymer science -- 3. Solvents -- 4. Adhesion -- 5. Uses and requirements of applied polymers : a summary -- 6. Hydrocarbons -- 7. Vinyl acetate-derived polymers -- 8. Acrylic polymers -- 9. Miscellaneous synthetic thermoplastics -- 10. Polymers derived from cellulose -- 11. Natural water-soluble polymers -- 12. Natural resins -- 13. Cross-linking polymers -- 14. Fillers and colourants
Summary: "The first section explains the physical and chemical properties which are important in the conservation process, i.e. application, aging, reversal. The topics covered include molecular weight, glass transition temperature, solubility and solvents, polymerisation and degradation reactions, adhesion, and uses. The second section provides 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"--P. [4] of cover.

2010

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