39868
Accession Number
8966
Author
Lewis, Brian
Title Of Article Chaper
A preliminary report on the relative effectiveness of ultrasonic cleaning versus soaking in the conservation of clay tablets
Title Of Journal Book
Iraq
Volume
43
Issue
1
Pages
76-78
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Tests on a broken clay tablet showed ultrasonic cleaning to be faster and more efficient than soaking, as currently practiced. Ultrasonic cleaning did not cause visible surface damage and left the surface cleaner than with soaking alone. -- AATA
pub_id
39868