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Second Edition
By
John Mills, Formerly Scientific Adviser, National Gallery, London
Raymond White, Principal Scientific Officer, National Gallery, London
Description
'The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects' makes available in a single volume, a survey of the chemical composition, properties and analysis
of the whole range of organic materials incorporated into objects and artworks found in museum collections.
The authors cover the fundamental
chemistry of the bulk materials such as wood, paper, natural fibres and skin products, as well as that of the relatively minor components
incorporated as paint, media, varnishes, adhesives and dyes. This expanded second edition, now in paperback, follows the structure of
the first, though it has been extensively updated. In addition to chapters on basic organic chemistry, analytical methods, analytical
findings and fundamental aspects of deterioration, the subject matter is grouped as far as possible by broad chemical class - oils and
fats, waxes, bitumens, carbohydrates, proteins, natural resins, dyestuffs and synthetic polymers.
This is an essential purchase for
all practising and student conservators, restorers, museum scientists, curators and organic chemists.
Audience
Practising conservators, restorers, museum scientists, students of conservation and curators as well as organic chemists worldwide.
Contents
CONTENTS INCLUDE: Basic organic chemistry; Analytical methods; Oils and fats; Natural waxes; Bituminous materials; Carbohydrates: sugars
and polysaccharides; Proteins; Natural resins and lacquers; Synthetic materials; Dyestuffs and other coloured materials; Deterioration:
causes and prevention; Analysis in practice.
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 206 pages, publication date: DEC-1999
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-4693-2
ISBN-10: 0-7506-4693-4
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN
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