Conservation Science: Heritage Materials

Conservation techniques for analyzing and preserving heritage materials are constantly progressing, with this new edition incorporating analytical techniques and data processing methods. It provides a comprehensive overview of the latest techniques for all common heritage materials, with contributions by scientists working in the museum and heritage sector.

Format: Hardback
Length: 478 pages
Publication date: 03 December 2021
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Conservation techniques for analyzing and preserving heritage materials are constantly evolving. Building upon the first edition of Conservation Science, this new edition incorporates analytical techniques and data processing methods that have emerged in the past decade, presenting them alongside notable case studies for each class of material. An introductory chapter on analytical techniques provides a concise overview to familiarize the reader with the suitability of each technique for different types of materials, the various sampling techniques available, and the handling and processing of the resulting data. Subsequent chapters cover all common heritage materials in turn, from natural substances such as wood and stone to modern plastics, detailing the latest techniques for their analysis. With contributions from scientists working in the museum and heritage sector, this textbook will interest students, scientists involved in conservation, and conservators who aim to enhance their understanding of their collections at a material level.

Weight: 898g
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788010931
Edition number: 2 New edition