Material characterization tests for objects of art and archaeology / Nancy Odegaard, Scott Carroll, Werner S. Zimmit ; chemical equations by David Spurgeon ; illustrations by Stacey K. Lane.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-230).
Contents:
Introduction -- Chemical safety -- Scientific method and techniques of spot testing -- Spot tests for metals -- Spot tests for inorganic and ionic materials -- Spot tests for organic materials -- Other tests -- Appendix 1: Dilution table and chemical concentration calculations -- Appendix 2: Explanation of pH -- Appendix 3: List of abbreviations -- Appendix 4: Table of reagents with safety information used in spot tests -- Appendix 5: Chemicals, equipment and supplies -- Appendix 6: Product suppliers -- Appendix 7: Materials characterization trial form.
Subject Terms:
Analytical chemistry -- Methodology. | Archaeological chemistry. | Art objects -- Conservation and restoration. | Antiquities -- Collection and preservation. | Antiquities -- Collection and preservation. | Archaeological chemistry. | Art objects -- Conservation and restoration. | Analytical chemistry -- Methodology.
Contributors:
Carroll, Scott. | Zimmt, Werner S. | Spurgeon, David, 1962- | Lane, Stacey K.