Conservation of Plastics
Author:   Yvonne Shashoua
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780750664950


Pages:   300
Publication Date:   10 June 2008
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Conservation of Plastics


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Plastic objects are included more than ever in museums and galleries collections these days, but these items can start to deteriorate when they a just a few years old. In this book Yvonne Shashoua provides the essential knowledge needed to keep plastic pieces in the best possible condition so that they can continue to be enjoyed for many years. The historical development of plastics, as well as the technology, their physical and chemical properties, identification, degradation and conservation are all clearly and concisely covered within this single volume, making it an invaluable reference for the increasing number of conservators and curators that are encountering plastics in their day to day work.

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Author:   Yvonne Shashoua
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.720kg
ISBN:  

9780750664950


ISBN 10:   0750664959
Pages:   300
Publication Date:   10 June 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction; Plastics in heritage collections; Historical development of plastics; Technology of plastics production; Properties of plastics; Identification of plastics; Deterioration of plastics; Conservation of plastics; The future of conservation of plastics; Bibliography; Index

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