Analytical Techniques in Materials Conservation

Download or read book Analytical Techniques in Materials Conservation written by Barbara H. Stuart and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-03-19 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will introduce the reader to the wide variety of analytical techniques that are employed by those working on the conservation of materials. An introduction to each technique is provided with explanations of how data may be obtained and interpreted. Examples and case studies will be included to illustrate how each technique is used in practice. The fields studied include: inorganic materials, polymers, biomaterials and metals. Clear examples of data analysis feature, designed to assist the reader in their choice of analytical method.