Notice catalographique « The use of electrolysis in removing soluble salts from paper »
- Titre
- The use of electrolysis in removing soluble salts from paper
- Auteur ou éditeur
- Dumville, Moya
- Queen's University (Kingston, Ont.)
- Lieu de publication
- Kingston, Ont.
- Maison d'édition
- Queen's University (Kingston, Ont.)
- Date de publication
- 2012
- Collation
- xli : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
- Série
- Queen's University (Kingston Ont.). Master of Art Conservation. Research Report
- Résumé
- The aim of this research was to determine whether electrolysis could be used to remove soluble salts from paper damaged by seawater more effectively than regular washing. Two different types of watercolour art paper were used in teh trials, one uncalendered, rough finish paper and a hot-pressed smooth finish paper, to determine whether the surface finish and porosity of the paper would have on effect on the absorption and desorption of salts. A simulated salt water solution was prepared to a salinity of 35.5 parts per thousand, to mimic the natural salinity of seawater. The samples were placed in a climate control chamber for eight weeks at a temperature of 80C and a relative humidity of 65%. Three control groups and two experimental groups were used. Samples were submerged in the salt water solution for either 12 hours or 24 hours, and then treated with either low-current electrolysis (30 volts) or washing in demineralized water for 90 minutes. Control groups were used to determine the effect of washing and electrolysis on paper that had not been exposed to salt water. Inductively coupled argon plasma emission spectra was used to determine the level of residual sodium in after treatment. Samples were tested for standard tensile elongation strength and fold endurance. Results showed that electrolysis did remove the salt water from paper more effectively than regular washing. All washed papers were found to be much stronger than any untreated papers, although the cause for this is yet unknown, it may be due to the rearrangement of the paper fibres caused by wetting.
- Notes
- Thesis (M.A.) -- Queen's University, 2012
- Langue
- English = Anglais
- Sujet
- Paper - Conservation
- Papier - Conservation
- Pays
- Canada
- Type de document
- Monograph = Monographie
- Localisation
- Z 701 D86 2012
- Clé
- 17012
- Collection
- Catalogue