A Method for the Non-Destructive Analysis of Paper Based on Reflectance and Viscosity.

Authors :: MªGilbert Vives, Josep
Ramon Mendo Escoda, Joan
Areal Guerra, Rogelio
Alberto Hernaacutendez, Luís
Source :: Restaurator. 2001, Vol. 22 Issue 4, p187. 21p. 2 Diagrams, 2 Charts, 8 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Presents a study which examined the use of colorimetric and viscosimetric methods in monitoring the conservation level of books and archival papers. Main cause of the ageing of papers; Assessment of the significance of color changes; Correlation between color difference and degree of polymerization.

Subjects :: *PRESERVATION of paper
*ARCHIVES
*COLORIMETRY
*PRESERVATION of materials

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