ABSTRACT

For more than ten years, the Science for Conservators Series have been the key basic texts for conservators throughout the world. Scientific concepts are basic ot the conservation of artefacts of every type, yet many conservators have little or no scientific training. These introductory volumes provide non-scientists with the essential theoretical background to their work.

chapter |3 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|11 pages

Sticking things together

chapter 2|22 pages

The chemistry of polymers

chapter 4|25 pages

The strength and stiffness of materials

chapter 5|17 pages

How long will it last?

chapter 6|10 pages

Coatings

chapter 7|11 pages

Consolidants