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A paper that contains an alkaline filler. The purpose of the alkaline filler is to react with any acidic degradation products thereby minimizing the destructive reaction of acids on cellulose. Buffered papers and boards most often contain about 3% calcium carbonate as an alkaline reserve. | A paper that contains an alkaline filler. The purpose of the alkaline filler is to react with any acidic degradation products thereby minimizing the destructive reaction of acids on cellulose. Buffered papers and boards most often contain about 3% calcium carbonate as an alkaline reserve. | ||
| − | See also [ | + | See also [[acid-free paper]], and [[alkaline reserve]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 11:48, 9 January 2014
Description
A paper that contains an alkaline filler. The purpose of the alkaline filler is to react with any acidic degradation products thereby minimizing the destructive reaction of acids on cellulose. Buffered papers and boards most often contain about 3% calcium carbonate as an alkaline reserve.
See also Acid-free paper, and Alkaline reserve.
Synonyms and Related Terms
buffered acid-free
Hazards and Safety
Not recommended for use with photographs or proteinacouse media.
Authority
- Marjorie Shelley, The Care and Handling of Art Objects, The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
- Website address 1 Comment: SPNCH at http://www.spnhc.org/concom/supplies_cdn.htm