32306
Accession Number
22949
Author
Fitzhugh, Elisabeth West; Gettens, Rutherford J.
Title Of Article Chaper
Calclacite and other efflorescent salts on objects stored in wooden mu-seum cases
Title Of Journal Book
Science and archaeology
Pages
91-102
Publisher
Cambridge. Mass.
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The occurrence of various efflorescences on objects stored in wooden museum cases is described. These are calclacite (calcium acetate chloride penthydrate) and a related compound; lead formate (on lead objects); and other formate and acetate efflorescences, all of which depend on the presence of organic acid vapors. Sodium nitrate, calcium nitrate and sodium chloride also occur. See also 8-1620. E.W.F. -- AATA
pub_id
32306