Author:
Costa, Virginia
Title Article/Chapter:
"The deterioration of silver alloys and some aspects of their conservation"
Title of Source:
Reviews in conservation
Issue Number:
2
Date of Publication:
2001
Page Numbers:
18-34
ISSN:
1605-8410
Language Text:
English
Language Summaries:
eng
References:
160 bibliog. refs.
Subject Keywords English:
Metal; Silver alloy; Deterioration; Analysis; Corrosion; Conservation; Restoration; Cleaning; Consolidation; Protection; Coating
Subject Keywords French:
Métal; Alliage d'argent; Altération; Analyse; Corrosion; Conservation; Restauration; Nettoyage; Consolidation; Protection; Revêtement
Abstract:
The present article aims to offer a comprehensive approach to the conservation of silver objects. It is not intended to suggest or recommend any specific recipe or treatment for a given case. Instead, the paper presents a range of possibilities to assist the conservator in defining the state of conservation and the possible need for treatment and protection of an object. Besides giving the background to the structural properties of alloys used in silver artefacts, the possible forms of silver deterioration are presented, with special emphasis on tarnishing and mineralization. Less frequent cases, such as selective, localized and stress corrosion are also discussed. A descriptive review of materials and methods used for cleaning, consolidating and protecting silver artefacts follows, accompanied by an extensive bibliography.
Originating Institution:
ICCROM
Location of Document:
ICCROM
ICCROM Shelf:
Per. IIC 13
Literature Type:
Serial
Bibliographic Level:
Analytic
BCIN Number:
201504
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