46987
Accession Number
21540
Compiler
Black, James
Title Of Article Chaper
The blackening of vermilion by light
Title Of Journal Book
Recent advances in the conservation and analysis of artifacts. Jubilee conservation conference, London 6-10 July 1987
Pages
280-282
Publisher
University of London. Institute of Archaeology. Summer Schools Press
Publisher City
London
ISBN
0-9512429-0-3
Language Of Text
English
Language Of Summary
English
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Meeting
Jubilee conservation conference
Meeting City
London
Abstract
The blackening of vermilion by light has been investigated. Alkali metal halides and high relative humidity accelerate blackening. The alteration product is believed to be amorphous meracinnabarite.
Keywords
Pigment Vermilion Blackening;Pigment Blackening Light; Vermilion Alteration Meracinnabarite;Alkali Metal Halide AATA
pub_id
46987
Meeting Date
19870706-19870710