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The organic chemistry of museum objects /

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'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 chemistr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mills, John S. (John Stuart) (Author), White, Raymond (Principal scientific officer) (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2011.
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Museum conservation methods.
Artists' materials.
Chemistry, Organic.
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Basic organic chemistry
  • 2. Analytical methods
  • 3. Oils and fats
  • 4. Natural waxes
  • 5. Bituminous materials
  • 6. Carbohydrates: sugars and polysaccharides
  • 7. Proteins
  • 8. Natural resins and lacquers
  • 9. Synthetic materials
  • 10. Dyestuffs and other coloured materials
  • 11. Deterioration: causes and prevention
  • 12. Analysis in practice.