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| − | [[File:1982.618-C40302.jpg|thumb|Cast iron fireback<br>MFA# 1982.618]]
| + | ==Description== |
| − | == Description == | + | [Sealed Air] Polyethylene closed-cell foam packaging materials. Cell-Aire® is a lightweight product that provides protection and is an efficient replacement for bulkier, heavier packaging materials. The high-cling, low-slip material. |
| − | | + | is made of recyclable, low-density polyethylene, thus helping to reduce solid waste |
| − | An alloy of [[iron]] with [[carbon]] that is hard, brittle and nonmalleable. Cast iron contains about 2 to 4% carbon and 1 to 3% [[silicon]]. It was made in China by at least the 3rd century BCE. The technique for its production did not reach Europe until medieval times. Cast iron is manufactured by melting scrap iron or pig iron in a cupola that is in contact with the coal fuel, then casting the molten iron into a mold. It is inexpensive and easy to make. In the 1830s, cast iron was used for structural and decorative building components in North America. It was also used for cast iron pipe, stove pipe, firebacks, cauldrons, and cannons.
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| − | [[File:1991.620-SC16533.jpg|thumb|Cast iron sculpture<br>MFA# 1991.620]]
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| − | See also [[gray cast iron]], and [[white cast iron]].
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| | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | | == Synonyms and Related Terms == |
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| − | grey cast iron; gray cast iron; Gusseisen (Deut.); fonte (Fr.); gietijzer (Ned.); gjutjärn (Sven.); hierro fundido (Esp.); ferro fundido (Port.)
| + | Cell-Aire; Protecta Foam |
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| − | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | + | == Collection Risks == |
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| − | * Gray cast iron (with silicon) has less tensile strength and shock resistance than steel. It is difficult to weld.
| + | '''Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials below'''<br> |
| − | * The seasoning or impregnation of cast iron cookware with oil minimizes rusting.
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| − | == Additional Images ==
| + | ° [http://www.conservation-wiki.coMWG]]m/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#cellair0001 Cellair (closed cell foam)] Tested in 1996 |
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| + | ° [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#cellair0002 Cellaire] polyethylene foam cushioning material, Tested in 2006 |
| − | File:castironlargekes.jpg|Cast iron
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| − | File:Phasediagironcarbonf5.jpg|Phase diagragm of iron-carbon
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| | ==Resources and Citations== | | ==Resources and Citations== |
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| − | * David C. Scott, ''Metallography and Microstructure of Ancient and Historic Metals'', The Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, 1991 Comment: usually 2-4 % carbon | + | * Sealed Air: [https://sealedair.in/en-gb/product-care/product-care-products/cell-aire-polyethylene-foam-packaging-products Cell-Aire] |
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| − | * ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996 Comment: 2.5-4.0% carbon
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| − | * ''The Dictionary of Art'', Grove's Dictionaries Inc., New York, 1996
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| − | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cast_iron (Accessed Oct. 18, 2005): 2 % carbon
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| − | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 155
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| − | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
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| − | * Henry Hodges, ''Artifacts: An Introduction to Early Materials and Technology'', Ronald P. Frye, Kingston, Canada, 1988
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| − | * Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
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| − | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 Comment: 2.0-4.5% carbon, 0.5-3.0% silicon
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| − | * Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, ''Technology and Conservation'', Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985
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| − | * Cast iron at www.answers.com; 2.0-3.5% carbon, 1-3% silicon
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Description
[Sealed Air] Polyethylene closed-cell foam packaging materials. Cell-Aire® is a lightweight product that provides protection and is an efficient replacement for bulkier, heavier packaging materials. The high-cling, low-slip material.
is made of recyclable, low-density polyethylene, thus helping to reduce solid waste
Synonyms and Related Terms
Cell-Aire; Protecta Foam
Collection Risks
Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials below
° [1]]m/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#cellair0001 Cellair (closed cell foam)] Tested in 1996
° Cellaire polyethylene foam cushioning material, Tested in 2006
Resources and Citations