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...ial. Specific heat is the number of calories required to raise 1 gram of a material by 1 degree C.

A laminated sheet prepared by impregnate a base material with a [[phenolic resin]] then subjecting the sheet to heat and pressure to

...ficient or reactive. This may be done by heat, radiation or adding another material. Examples:

A compressible material used in an interface to reduce gaps and create tighter fitting joints. Gask ! Material

* Optical pyrometer: A material, called a hot body, that emits light when heated is placed inside the the h

...r is exposed to heat or light, it can degrade, forming a brownish, brittle material that may evolve sulfurous oxides. Copper containing alloys can accelerate o

...s marketed as [[Teflon|Teflon®]] by DuPont in 1943. PTFE is a soft, opaque material that is unaffected by acids, alkalis, and organic solvents. It is widely us

...Corning] A registered trademark for a two-part silicone rubber mold making material. Silastic® E RTV is a white, low viscosity liquid that forms a high-streng

...ished by increased heat, decreased pressure, or by introducing a secondary material that has a stronger affinity for the substrate. It is the reverse process o

A material used to minimize the transmission of electricity, sound, or heat. Insulatio insulating material (AAT preferred); insulator; isolant (Fr.)

A brick made from an infusible material, such as fireclay, that can withstand high temperatures without melting or

The ability of a material to resist change when exposed to an outdoor environment, such as sunlight,

At room temperature and during normal use, this material is considered to be safe for handling. Unclear how this material would be introduced into a collection unless an artist had used industrial

...ogen]] or [[carbon%20dioxide|carbon dioxide]] gas inside that results in a material with excellent fluidity. They are good [[insulation|insulators]] for [[sou * Shanghai Green Sub-Nanoseale Material at http://www.greennano.net/english/column2.htm (accessed March 2010)

A gray, powdery, sintered material made by heating [[tungsten|tungsten]] and [[lampblack|lampblack]] at 1500-1

Material is not recyclable or biodegradable.

...ater resistant film that can be heat activated. It has been used as a base material for acrylic gels and polymer paints. Production of AC-33 has been disconti

...arrier in new housing construction. In museums, the high-strength wrapping material is used a soft, lint-free, waterproof liner in packing crates and display c

Material is not recyclable or biodegradable.

..., usually [[silicone|silicone]], with a catalyst to form a harder stronger material. The rubber vulcanizes chemically without the addition of heat. RTVs are

1) A material or device that diffuses radiation, whether it is light, sound or heat. Hea

...erial, usually wood or metal. In the 20th century, plastics became the the material of choice for most rods as they were readily available and light weight. Ne ...ethylene is a chemically resistant, strong, durable, lightweight plastic material

[Ludlow Corporation] A registered trademark for a [[barrier material|barrier material]] made from [[aluminum foil|aluminum foil]] sandwiched between a transparen

...f asbestos since the early 1960s. In the U.S., it was declared a hazardous material in 1986.

...sequently marketed as Teflon® by DuPont in 1943. Teflon® is a soft, opaque material that is unaffected by acids, alkalis, and organic solvents. It is widely us

...eloping a more comfortable foam for test pilots and astronauts. This foam material reacts to body heat, allowing it to mold and adapt to the sleeper. Memory f

...r. It is a surface phenomenon while absorption involves penetration of one material into the matrix of another.

...id support, is desired close to the object, with the main shock-absorption material surrounding the exterior of the rigid securing structure. Note: It has been ...ut it takes care to ensure that beads of glue do not show through the thin material. Volara also bonds very well with 0.003" double-sided PVC film tape. This t

Aluminum Composite Material (AMC), [[Alucobond]] (3A Composites); ArPlex Artist Board

...complete the chemical curing process. The initial result was a lightweight material with excellent sound and thermal insulation, and like all cement-based mate

...pe retention; heavier than polymers; very strong but 5-25% weight of solid material; excellent impact absorption | [https://ergaerospace.com/aluminum-foam-cell-structure-material/ Duocel]

...ref> [http://www.matweb.com/search/QuickText.aspx?SearchText=dartek MatWeb Material Property Data: dartek] </ref>:

...outheast Asia are a gem quality sapphire blue. Sillimanite is a refractory material with high heat resistant. It is used for kiln brick, spark plugs, and labor

...sed to test the durability of materials. Weather-Ometer® chambers expose a material to short periods of severe, but controlled, environments to induce accelera * Atlas Material Testing Solutions: [https://www.atlas-mts.com/ Website]

...r is exposed to heat or light, it can degrade, forming a brownish, brittle material that may evolve sulfurous oxides. Copper containing alloys can accelerate o

...rietary diglycidyl ether resin mixture with microballoons. The epoxy base material is a white thixotropic paste that is considered a minor skin irritant with

...dene fluoride that was developed by DuPont in 1957. Viton® gasket and seal material is considered a high-performance rubber compound known for its excellent re ...irect sun, severe weather conditions, and oxidation. This rubber gasketing material can also withstand fuels, lubricants, and oils.

! WHY CHOOSE THIS MATERIAL ...ing with no read-through lines<br /> • Facers ensure a flat & rigid backer material used for framing applications<br /> • Perfect for archival preserva

The mechanical or chemical processes by which a material deteriorates when exposed to outdoor conditions. Mechanical weathering incl

...Ideally, these kinetic profiles could be used to predict service life of a material, however, since many factors can affect the natural aging process, this may

.... Polyvinyl alcohol is used as an adhesive in packaging and bonding porous material such as [[cork|cork]], [[leather|leather]], and [[paper|paper]]. It heats s

...for houses, buildings and pyramids. It is commonly found as a construction material in arid climates, such as Mesopotamia, Persia, Palestine, India, China and * N.Agnew, J.Druzik, T.Caperton, M.Taylor, "Adobe: The Earliest Composite Material" ''ICOM Preprints'', Sydney 1987, p.439-446.

...t contact with sensitive surfaces, and require the mediation of a smoother material between the Ethafoam® and the object, such as [[Tyvek]] Softwrap, [[Volara The 2" material has a useful balance of dimensionality, stiffness, and ease of cutting. Str

...t contact with sensitive surfaces, and require the mediation of a smoother material between the PolyPlank and the object, such as [[Tyvek|Tyvek]] Softwrap, [[V Typically used in art handling as a shock-absorption and vibration-dampening material (applied in small amounts relative to size of an object):

...sible decomposition of the chemical structure and physical properties of a material with time. Degradation may be a result of weathering, oxidation, heat, sunl

A gradual decomposition of the chemical structure and physical integrity of a material with time. Deterioration may be a result of [[weathering]], [[oxidation]],

...se acetate to increase flexibility. The plasticizers also help to make the material less flammable (Richardson 2014). Pure material burns readily; plasticized material also burns but takes longer to ignite.

* N.Odegaard, S.Carroll, W.Zimmt, ''Material Characterization Tests for Objects of Art and Archaeology'', Archetype Publ

..., or [[Rolled glass|rolling]]. The glass is cooled to a rigid [[vitreous]] material. As glass ages, it can become [[crystalline]] or [[Devitrified glass|Devitr ...[flint glass]]; [[frosted glass]]; [[gold ruby glass]]; [[green glass]]; [[heat-resistant glass]]; [[iridescent glass]]; [[lead glass]]; [[Luxfer prism glass]]; [[mi

| thermosetting polymer with rubber-like characteristics; soft, flexible material is waterproof, tough and stress-crack resistant; it has high cohesive str

...national Paper Co] A registered trademark for a type of hardboard building material first made in 1924 by William H. Mason. Masonite® is a wet process [[fiber

| Standard material for windows and glassware;

* A. Middleton, J. Lang, Radiography of cultural material, 2nd edition, London, Butterworth – Heinemann (2005)

Health hazard statement: This material may cause cancer by inhalation. It may cause damage to organs (lungs) throu This material is a Category 1A carcinogen (known to have carcinogenic potential for human

Nylon 6,6 is generally a safe material to handle. ...dson et al 2014). Typically pretty stable although it was proposed to be a material ill-suited for use in conservation (Sease 1981).

* Material Storage Needs:

...al-for-covering-sculptures-in-storage&highlight=aclar PACCIN Thread: "Best Material for covering sculptures in storage"] </ref>

A high-density [[fiberboard]] building material first made by Masonite Corporation in 1926. Hardboard is composed of 100% w

Any material used to fill or seal joints and openings. Ancient boats were found with fib

...f these interactions is an accumulation of electrons in defects in certain material's crystal lattice structure (like quartz, feldspar, zircon). Heating or ill

Any material used to fill or seal joints and openings. Ancient boats were found with fib

...materials rather than chemically bonded. Thus, it can migrate out of the material via volatilization, leaching, abrasion or dissolution.

...dlr.de/mp/en/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-4961/11054_read-25264/ Institute of Material Physics in Space]]] ...as while retaining the structure of the solid framework. The first aerogel material was created the Samuel Kistler in 1931 using silica gel (patented 1937). Th

...method for photocopying text or graphics. In one process, an image of the material to be copied is projected onto a substrate, such as a sheet of paper or a p

...pulp]] for pH control and phosphate removal. The inexpensive, hygroscopic material is added to petroleum for water removal.

...uct under the name Sepiolite. Sepiolite has also been used as a poulticing material for cleaning [[stain|stains]] from [[stone|stone]] and [[textile|textiles]]

A synthetic crystalline material composed of yttrium aluminum oxide. The name, yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG)

* N.Odegaard, S.Carroll, W.Zimmt, ''Material Characterization Tests for Objects of Art and Archaeology'' Archetype Publi

...ss natural gas with a sweet odor and taste. Ethylene is used as a starting material for many organic compounds and polymers, such as [[polyethylene]], [[ethyle

...for I.G. Farben and though the chemistry is slightly different, the final material has similar properties to nylon 6,6. Nylons are thermoplastic resins that a

...yclopaedia'', Dover Publications, New York, 1966 Comment: forms insoluble material at 70-75C

...ons recommend baking at temperatures below 130C (275F). After baking, the material solidifies and can be sanded, drilled, carved, or painted. <ref>[https://ww ...nal Sculpey®] </ref> An oven thermometer is recommended. After baking, the material solidifies and can be sanded, drilled, carved, or painted.

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...d together with [[conchiolin|conchiolin]]. Pearls are composed of the same material. The color of the nacre can be white, yellow, green, blue, pink, or purple

...® Ultralight] </ref> An oven thermometer is recommended. After baking, the material solidifies and can be sanded, drilled, carved, or painted.

...sed as a lubricant, leather dressing, dusting powder, and as an insulating material. Talc is used on the inside of powdered gloves and can leave residual powde

A general term for any natural or synthetic organic material that can be shaped and molded to form a product that retains its given shap

A synthetic organic material composed of chlorinated copper phthalocyanine (chlorinated [[phthalocyanine

...Weimar, 1987.(Corrosion and Conservation of Metallic Artworks and Culture Material)

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...ulting in the formation of an oily film, white bloom on the surface of the material. This coating may corrode metal or transfer to objects nearby. The material

...and marine industries, but it is of great use in conservation as a support material, and as a lining or backing for paintings, for example. It is an [[aluminum ...cts such as tiles and mosaics, one of the primary criteria for the backing material is strength and rigidity, whilst remaining lightweight for ease of handling

A blue-green crystalline material that has been used in inks, dyes, and the manufacture of iron. Ferrous sul

...f the hydrocarbon strands. Higher sulfur content produces a harder, denser material. Vulcanized rubber is used to make rubber bands, foams, fabric coatings, sm

...ows its identification. Even the lack of fluorescence, which indicates the material is non-fluorescent, also provides a key piece of information for identifica ...molecules to fluoresce. This is called the Excitation maxima. Exposing the material to this maximum excitation wavelength, the emitted fluorescence or the emis

...(named nitrimidine) when each man combined cellulose with nitric acid. The material was patented in 1846 by two other chemists and was initially used as an exp

...hromate. [[Zinc yellow]] is synthetically prepared zinc chromate. The pure material is stable and is used in oil and watercolor paints.

An amorphous material of [[silica|silica]] available as granules, powder, or beads. Silica gel is

...ittlement can result in decreased strength and loss of function of storage material. <ref>Scott R. Williams. Plastic Storage Products. In ‘Preventive Conserv

* Hardest natural material.

...insulation, vinyl floor coverings, paint compounds, roofing, pipe covers, heat-resistant fabrics, and automobile brakes | Produced by the incomplete combustion of organic material, particularly wood and fossil fuels; inhaled in tobacco smoke or smoke fr

...small, low-volume pores that produce a high surface area to volume of material

An amorphous material of [[silica|silica]] that has the ability to act as a humidity buffering ag

...a chemical substance, usually in small quantities, that is added to a base material for the purpose of modifying the properties of the end product. Additives c

...laced; in some countries, used carbon is classified as a hazardous waste material making disposal costly; when exposed to high humidity (rain), water or w