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Author: Hey, Margaret
Title Article/Chapter: "The washing and aqueous deacidification of paper"
Title of Source: Paper Conservator = Journal of the Institute of Paper Conservation
Publisher/Distributor City: London
Publisher/Distributor Country: England
AATA Number: 19-273
Volume Number: 4
Date of Publication: 1979
Page Numbers: 66-79
Language Text: English
Subject Keywords English: Paper, deacidification; Paper, conservation restoration; Paper, deacidification aqueous
Subject Keywords French: Papier, desacidification; Papier, conservation restauration; Papier, desacidification aqueuse
Subject Keywords English 2: DOCUMENT CONSERVATION; DEACIDIFICATION; PAPER IN GENERAL;
Standby Keywords calcium hydroxide; magnesium bicarbonate;
Subject Label: Analysis, Treatment, and Techniques: Paper and Archival Materials
Subject Material Test: Calcium hydroxide. magnesium bicarbonate.
Abstract: A review is given of the various methods of paper deacidification. Washing techniques are described, and the use of ethanol to aid wetting is advocated. A suggested washing procedure is described. The advantages and disadvantages of various deacidifying chemicals are discussed, particularly those containing sodium ions, magnesium bicarbonate and calcium hydroxide.
Originating Institution: ICCROM
Location of Document: ICCROM; MCI;LAC=BAC
ICCROM Shelf: Per. grande-bretagne 35
LAC Shelf: 8351
MCI Accession Number: MCIMSC
Record Type: Abstract
Literature Type: Serial
Bibliographic Level: Analytic
Old BCIN Number: 7996
BCIN Number: 7233