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The Conservation of Ancient Glass

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 February 2011

Alice Boccia Paterakis
Alice Boccia Paterakis*
Affiliation:
Agora Excavations, American School of Classical Studies, Athens 10676, Greece
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Abstract

Glass undergoes various corrosion mechanisms during burial. The state of deterioration and corrosion phenomena are deciding factors in the choice of conservation materials and techniques. Among the conservation treatments reviewed for ancient, archaeological glass are pre-treatment storage, cleaning, consolidation of weakened and de-vitrified glass, adhesives for reconstruction, and fill materials for restoration. The most recent materials and techniques used by conservators are presented. The concepts of permanence and reversibility with regard to conservation methods and materials are examined.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 757: Symposium II – Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management XXVI , 2002 , II2.4
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2003

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