5674
Accession Number
6528
Title Of Article Chaper
Biodeterioration of wood
Title Of Journal Book
Conservation in Australia. Proceedings of the ICCM National Conference, Canberra, May 1976
Pages
64-76
Publisher
The Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material
Publisher City
Sydney
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Meeting
Conservation in Australia
Meeting City
Canberra
Abstract
This article provides general background information about the characteristics of wood and the processes associated with its deterioration including physical, chemical and biodegradation. In addition it aims to furnish a practical and logical basis for the conservation of wooden artifacts.
Keywords
Wood, anatomy; Wood, biodeterioration; Wood, biodeterioration algae; Wood, biodeterioration fungus; Wood, biodeterioration insect; Wood, biodeterioration insect termite; Wood, biodeterioration insect woodworm; Wood, biodeterioration marine borers; Wood, biodeterioration water; Wood, conservation; Wood, deterioration; Wood, deterioration weathering; Wood, science ICCROM
pub_id
5674
Meeting Date
19760500