Corrosion and Conservation of Cultural Heritage Metallic Artefacts

Herausgegeben:Dillmann, P; Watkinson, D; Angelini, E; Adriaens, A

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This important book summarises key recent research on analytical techniques, understanding corrosion processes and preventing the corrosion of cultural heritage metallic artefacts.

Produktdetails

• European Federation of Corrosion (EFC) Series Volume 65
• Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology / Woodhead Publishing
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: C2013-0-16474-4
• Seitenzahl: 640
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 233mm x 155mm x 240mm
• Gewicht: 1238g
• ISBN-13: 9781782421542
• Artikelnr.: 37665806

Autorenporträt

Dr Philippe Dillmann is Head of the Archaeological Materials Laboratory at the Institut de Recherche sur les Archéomatériaux within the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique and the Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique (CNRS/CEA).

David Watkinson is Professor of Conservation at Cardiff University, UK.

Emma Angelini is Professor of Applied Physical Chemistry at the Politecnico di Torino, Italy.

Inhaltsangabe

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Series introduction

Volumes in the EFC series

Chapter 1: Introduction: conservation versus laboratory investigation in the preservation of metallic heritage artefacts

Part I: Conservation issues: past, present, future

Chapter 2: Conservation, corrosion science and evidence-based preservation strategies for metallic heritage artefacts

Abstract:

2.1 Introduction

2.2 The structure of conservation research and practice

2.3 Conservation in practice

2.4 Corrosion control for conservation practice

2.5 Conservation and corrosion science in partnership

2.6 Preservation of heritage metals

2.7 Conclusion

Chapter 3: Atmospheric corrosion of heritage metallic artefacts: processes and prevention

Abstract:

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Historical perspectives on corrosion

3.3 Air pollution effects in the twentieth century

3.4 Current effects of air pollution on corrosion

3.5 Indoor environments and recent developments in standardisation

3.6 Future trends

3.7 Conclusion

Part II: Analytical techniques for the study of cultural heritage corrosion

Chapter 4: Analytical techniques for the study of corrosion of metallic heritage artefacts: from micrometer to nanometer scales

Abstract:

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Methodology

4.3 Morphology observation

4.4 Composition analyses

4.5 Structural characterisation

4.6 Nanoscale investigations

4.7 Conclusion

Chapter 5: The use of metallographic and metallurgical investigation methods in the preservation of metallic heritage artefacts

Abstract:

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Methods for sampling artefacts

5.3 Metallographic examination of microstructure features

5.4 Successful uses of metallography and metallurgy to aid preservation

5.5 Conclusion

Chapter 6: Analysis of corroded metallic heritage artefacts using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)

Abstract:

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) fundamentals

6.3 Applications of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) on the analysis of corroded archaeological artefacts: corroded metal threads

6.4 Depth profiling of copper-based decorative artefact

6.5 Analysis of corroded Punic coins

6.6 Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis of Roman silver denarii

6.7 Conclusion

Chapter 7: Electrochemical measurements in the conservation of metallic heritage artefacts: an overview

Abstract:

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Equipment for electrochemical techniques

7.3 Potential measurements

7.4 DC techniques

7.5 AC techniques

7.6 Conclusion

Chapter 8: Electrochemical analysis of metallic heritage artefacts: time-lapse spectroelectrochemical techniques

Abstract:

8.1 Introduction

8.2 The electrochemical cell (eCell)

8.3 Monitoring the stabilization process of cupreous artefacts

8.4 Monitoring the formation of a protective lead coating

8.5 Conclusion

8.6 Acknowledgements

Chapter 9: Electrochemical analysis of metallic heritage artefacts: voltammetry of microparticles (VMP)

Abstract:

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Electrode configuration

9.3 Electrochemical processes

9.4 Voltammetry of microparticles (VMP) and metal corrosion

9.5 Studies on corrosion processes

9.6 Applications for archaeometry, conservation and restoration

9.7 Conclusion

Part III: Specific alteration processes

Chapter 10: Artistic patinas on ancient bronze statues

Abstract:

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Studying and characterizing patinas

10.3 Case studies: the Giambologna statues of the University of Genoa, and