Materials for conservation : organic consolidants, adhesives and coatings /

"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, adhe...

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Online Access: Digital bookplate
Author / Contributor: Horie, C. V. (Charles Velson)
Edition:2nd ed.
Imprint: Amsterdam ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2010.
Format: Book
Language:English
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Acquisition Notes:Arcadia Library Endowment Fund
Table of 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.