Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects

by John S. Mills and Raymond White

Book Overview

'The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects' makes available in a single volume, a survey of the chemical composition, properties and analysis of the whole range of organic materials incorporated into objects and artworks found in museum collections. The authors cover the fundamental chemistry of the bulk materials such as wood, paper, natural fibres and skin products, as well as that of the relatively minor components incorporated as paint, media, varnishes,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138132454
• ISBN13: 9781138132450
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.0" x 10.0"