48801
Accession Number
8879
Author
Stinson, Steve
Title Of Article Chaper
Chemical methods restore, protect rare statues
Title Of Journal Book
Chemical and engineering news
Volume
59
Issue
50
Pages
27-28
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
This news article describes two bronze statues dated to the 5th century B. C. found in 25 feel of seawater off the east coast of the toe of Italy. Over the course of five years they were gamma-radiographed, analyzed for elements using atomic absorption spectroscopy, treated for chloride corrosion (bronze disease), and cleaned. See 19-712. -- AATA
pub_id
48801