Chemicals and Methods for Conservation and Restoration

Johannes Karl Fink is Professor of Macromolecular Chemistry at Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria. His industry and academic career spans more than 35 years in the fields of polymers, and his research interests include characterization, flame retardancy, thermodynamics and the degradation of polymers, pyrolysis, and adhesives. Professor Fink has published many books on physical chemistry and polymer science including 9 with Wiley-Scrivener, amongst which are A Concise Introduction to Additives for Thermoplastic Polymers (2009), Polymeric Sensors and Actuators (2012), The Chemistry of Biobased Polymers (2014), and Metallized and Magnetic Polymers (2016).

Preface xiii

1 Paintings  1

1.1 Cleaning 1

1.2 Varnishes 41

1.3 Methods and Materials for Conservation 47

1.4 Analysis and Analytical Methods 70

1.5 Forgeries 81

2 Textiles 95

2.1 Textile Colors 95

2.2 Textiles from Various Locations 101

2.3 Processing Methods 108

3 Archaeological Wood 113

3.1 Analysis Methods 113

3.2 Materials for Conservation 122

3.3 Degradation 131

3.4 Special Properties 137

4 Fossils 149

4.1 Monograph 149

4.2 Paleontological Skill and the Role of the Fossil Preparator 149

4.3 Analysis Methods 150

4.4 Conservation Methods 163

5 Stones 177

5.1 Deterioration Processes 178

5.2 Analytical Methods 187

5.3 Conservation Methods 193

6 Glass 213

6.1 Analytical Methods 213

6.2 Cleaning Methods 217

6.3 Production Practices 229

6.4 Special Uses of Glass Materials 231

7 Archaeological Metals 237

7.1 Cleaning Methods 247

7.2 Special

References  262

Index  267

Acronyms  267

Chemicals  269

General Index  273