Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects

2. New Auflage 1999
ISBN: 978-0-7506-4693-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 222 Seiten, Format (B × H): 190 mm x 247 mm, Gewicht: 424 g

'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.

Zielgruppe

Practising conservators, restorers, museum scientists, students of conservation and curators as well as organic chemists worldwide.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mills, John

White, Raymond

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Organische Chemie Biochemie
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Organische Chemie Supramolekularchemie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.

Über Autor(innen)

John S. Mills, Raymond Whitpson