Stabilization of Verdigris

Autor: Kyujin Ahn, Kristina Druceikaite, Christa Hofmann, Andreas Hartl, Ute Henniges, Antje Potthast
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Journal of Paper Conservation. 17:88-99
ISSN: 2057-1682
1868-0860
Popis: The results of a research project on verdigris on paper have been applied in the conservation of a celestial atlas and a series of printed books with images of cities in Renaissance time. Paper degraded by verdigris was chemically stabilized by applying a solution of benzotriazole, a copper complexing agent, in ethanol by brush from the verso. Tears and brittle areas were mechanically stabilized with pre-coated Japanese tissue papers. The copper ion content and the effect of complexation were monitored with self-prepared copper ion indicator papers. Paper samples with different concentrations of benzotriazole were light-aged to evaluate the effect of yellowing.
Databáze: OpenAIRE