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Influence of Gum Arabic on Iron Gall Ink Corrosion.
- Source :
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Restaurator . 2004, Vol. 25 Issue 4, p220-232. 13p. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- This article describes the influence of Gum Arabic on iron gall ink corrosion. Iron-gall ink corrosion of paper is one of the greatest threats for the graphic heritage and affects a significant number of ancient manuscripts, as iron-gall inks were commonly in use until the beginning of the twentieth century. Numerous recipes are cited in the literature. Most of them include the following basic ingredients: iron sulphate, gallnut extracts and a binder, which makes the ink texture more suitable for writing. Ink corrosion is considered to be the result of two major degradation processes: acid-catalyzed hydrolysis and iron(II)-catalyzed oxidation of cellulose, contributing to a loss in the mechanical properties of paper.
- Subjects :
- *PAPER
*PAPER industry
*MANUSCRIPTS
*MARGINALIA
*HYDROLYSIS
*CELLULOSE
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00345806
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Restaurator
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 15955190
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1515/REST.2004.220