An Introduction to Materials - The Science for Conservators Series 1

Zusatztext `Volume 1!An Intruduction to Materials!is an easy to follow introduction to chemistry' - New Scientist Informationen zum Autor For the last decade, the Science for Conservators volumes have been the key basic texts for conservators throughout the world. Scientific concepts are fundamental to the conservation of artefacts of every type, yet m any conservators have little or no scientific training. These introductory volumes provide non-scientists with the essential theory. Klappentext For more than ten years, The Science for Conservators Series has provided the key basic texts for conservators throughout the world. Scientific concepts are basic to the conservation of artefacts of every type, yet many conservators have little or no scientific training. These introductory volumes provide non-scientists with the essential theoretical background to their work. Zusammenfassung Scientific concepts are basic to the conservation or artefacts of every type, yet many conservators have little or no scientific training. These introductory volumes provide non-scientists with an essential theoretical background to their work. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction, Chapter 1. What science is, Chapter 2. Beginning chemistry, Chapter 3. Molecules and chemical equations, Chapter 4. Atomic structure and chemical bonding, Chapter 5. Relating chemical names to structure, Answers to exercises, Index, Bibliography Contents: Introduction, Chapter 1. The nature of dirt, Chapter 2. Mechanical cleaning, Chapter 3. Liquids and solutions, Chapter 4 Organic solvents, Chapter 5. Cleaning with water, Chapter 6 Water, acidity and alkalinity, Chapter 7, Cleaning by chemical reaction, Index, Bibliography Contents: Introduction, Chapter 1. Sticking things together, Chapter 2. The Chemistry of polymers, Chapter 3. Making joints with different types of adhesive, Chapter 4. The strength and stiffness of materials, Chapter 5. How long will it last, Chapter 6. Coatings, Chapter 7. Consolidants, Answers to exercises, Index, Bibliography...

Product details

• Authors: Conservatio, Museum Gallerie, The Conservation Unit Museums and Galler, The Conservation Unit Museums and Galleries Commission, The Conservation Unit Museums and Galleries Commission
• Publisher: Routledge Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.05.1992
• EAN: 9780415071673
• ISBN: 978-0-415-07167-3
• Dimensions: 188 mm x 245 mm x 12 mm
• Series: Heritage: Care-Preservation-Management; Heritage: Care-Preservation-Management; Science for Conservators
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Antiques; Conservation, restoration & care of artworks, SCIENCE / Chemistry / Industrial & Technical, ART / Conservation & Preservation, Industrial Chemistry, Archiving, preservation & digitisation, Conservation, restoration and care of artworks, Industrial chemistry and chemical engineering, Archiving, preservation and digitization