Modern metals in cultural heritage : understanding and characterization /

This practical guide provides artists, conservators, curators and heritage professionals with tools for understanding, evaluating and approaching the care and treatment of modern metals.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Costa, Virginia (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Los Angeles : Getty Conservation Institute, [2019]
Subjects:	Metal-work > Conservation and restoration. Alloys. Corrosion and anti-corrosives. Coatings.

Table of Contents:

Foreword
Introduction
Metals and alloys: nature, properties, and characterization
The nature of metals
Structure
Evolution of microstructure
Properties of metallic alloys
Mechanical properties
Deteriorative properties
Characterization
Visual inspection
Analysis
Metallic alloys
Aluminum alloys
Metallurgical background
Designation, properties, and applications
Deterioration
Characterization
Conservation-related literature
Copper alloys
Metallurgical background
Designation, properties, and applications
Deterioration
Characterization
Conservation-related literature
Stainless steels
Metallurgical background
Designation, properties, and applications
Deterioration
Characterization
Conservation-related literature
Titanium alloys
Metallurgical background
Designation, properties, and applications
Deterioration
Characterization
Conservation-related literature
Weathering steels
Metallurgical background
Designation, properties, and applications
Deterioration
Characterization
Conservation-related literature
Zinc alloys
Metallurgical background
Designation, properties, and applications
Deterioration
Characterization
Conservation-related literature
Surface coatings
Metallic coatings
Coating processes
Structure, properties, and applications of coatings
Characterization
Conservation-related literature
Conversion coatings
Anodizing
Chromate conversion coatings
Phosphate conversion coatings
Conservation-related literature
Glossary
About the author.