Epoxy Resins in Stone Conservation

Epoxy Resins in Stone Conservation
Author: Charles Selwitz
Publisher: Getty Publications
Total Pages: 121
Release: 1992-08-27
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0892362383

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This book presents a review of research on the use of epoxy resins as consolidants for sculpture and buildings. It deals with both the methods and materials used by conservators, focusing on a detailed chemistry of the materials as well as the practical methods of application. Epoxy resins have been widely used as structural adhesives to repair cracks in commercial and historic buildings, but the application of this technology to the stabilization of fragile stone has generally failed. However, the proper formulation of epoxy systems with solvents has solved problems of viscosity, penetration, crust formation, and discoloration, leading to two different schools of treatment detailed in the publication. Conservators in Europe have concentrated on the treatment of statuary and isolated sections of structures, with alcohol solutions of the resins maintained in contact with the surface for a period of time in order to get deep penetration. In the United States, treatment has focused on stabilizing entire structures or major portions of buildings by spraying them with acetone solutions of epoxy resins. The various techniques of application are discussed and evaluated. The book seeks to provide an expanded inventory of these different techniques allowing the conservator to make informed judgments.

Handbook of Polymers in Stone Conservation

Handbook of Polymers in Stone Conservation
Author: Elisabetta Princi
Publisher: Smithers Rapra
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2014-11-20
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1847355463

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This handbook is dedicated to the conservation of stone materials by the application of polymers. A short introduction on polymer chemistry is given to highlight their characteristics and properties. After the physical and chemical attributes of stone are summarised, the problems related to its degradation are discussed. Finally, the properties of the various polymers of potential value for stone restoration are reviewed and classified by schemes and tables, and pointers for the future are suggested.This handbook will be of great interest to those who share the author's enthusiasm for stone artworks and her dedication to their restoration and conservation.

Recent Developments in Epoxy Resins

Recent Developments in Epoxy Resins
Author: Ian Hamerton
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Total Pages: 186
Release: 1996
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781859570838

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The author reviews the synthesis, manufacture and characterisation of epoxy monomers, cure reactions of epoxy resins, spectroscopic and analytical methods of studying cure, techniques for the modelling of cure, the use of additives and modifiers, and technologically driven advances in applications. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database provides useful references for further reading.

Chemistry and Technology of Epoxy Resins

Chemistry and Technology of Epoxy Resins
Author: Bryan Ellis
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 352
Release: 1993
Genre: Science
ISBN:

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1 Introduction to the chemistry, synthesis, manufacture and characterization of epoxy resins.- 2 Curing agents for epoxy resins.- 3 The kinetics of cure and network formation.- 4 Additives and modifiers for epoxy resins.- 5 Fracture behaviour of epoxy resins.- 6 Electrical properties of epoxy resins.- 7 Epoxy resin adhesives.- 8 Composite materials.- 9 Coatings and other applications of epoxy resins.

Stone Consolidating Materials

Stone Consolidating Materials
Author: James R. Clifton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 60
Release: 1980
Genre: Preservation of materials
ISBN:

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The Conservation of Ancient Marble

The Conservation of Ancient Marble
Author: David Rinne
Publisher: Getty Publications
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1976-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0892360038

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This is the first publication in a projected series dealing with the care of fine artworks. In it David Rinne, a former conservator at the Getty Museum, describes common problems encountered when conserving marble objects and the appropriate treatments, beginning with the surface and progressing though to the center. The last section of the text explains elements of treatment such as disassembly, reconstruction, and the final state of the sculpture.

A Further Study on the Interaction Between Cyanoacrylate Adhesives and Epoxy Resins Used in the Conservation of Historic Glass

A Further Study on the Interaction Between Cyanoacrylate Adhesives and Epoxy Resins Used in the Conservation of Historic Glass
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 88
Release: 1996
Genre: Epoxy resins
ISBN:

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Examines the reactions of cyanoacrylate and epoxy resin adhesive mixture to be used in the repair of historic glass artifacts.