Lead in glassy materials in cultural heritage /
Although the development of lead crystal was a major step in the history of glass in the late 17th century, the presence of lead in vitreous matrices (glass and glazes) is much older, dating back to the second millennium BCE. Lead in Glassy Materials in Cultural Heritage traces the history of these...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London, UK : Hoboken, NJ :
ISTE, Ltd. ; Wiley,
2023.
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| Series: | Physics of condensed matter. Cultural and industrial heritage materials
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Although the development of lead crystal was a major step in the history of glass in the late 17th century, the presence of lead in vitreous matrices (glass and glazes) is much older, dating back to the second millennium BCE. Lead in Glassy Materials in Cultural Heritage traces the history of these skills and also looks at the most recent developments in materials science concerning the role played by lead in the properties of glass, including coloring. It develops an understanding of weathering processes and notions of the durability of leaded glass. It also examines public health issues and current recommended standards for the use of lead in industrial glass. This multidisciplinary book is intended for a wide audience: art and technical historians, museum curators, restorers, materials specialists, manufacturers and engineers. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (368 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781394265411 1394265417 |