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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A water-resistant glue used in the early 20th century. Dried blood was obtained from cattle or hog slaughter houses then sold as a water-soluble dark red powder. It contains serum, [ | + | A water-resistant glue used in the early 20th century. Dried blood was obtained from cattle or hog slaughter houses then sold as a water-soluble dark red powder. It contains serum, [[albumin]], and globulin. The powder is dissolved in water, then activated by the addition of an alkali, such as [[slaked lime]], [[ash%20%28wood%29|ashes]], and/or [[alum]]. This forms a dark color adhesive that dries to a water-resistant film. Blood glue has been used as plywood adhesive, as a paint for brickwork, and as an adhesive for filling joints between brick and building stones. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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cola de albúmina (Esp.); colle à l'albumine (Fr.); blood cement; blood albumen glue; blood albumin glue; | cola de albúmina (Esp.); colle à l'albumine (Fr.); blood cement; blood albumen glue; blood albumin glue; | ||
| − | == | + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== |
Initially soluble in water (pH = 7.8). | Initially soluble in water (pH = 7.8). | ||
| − | == | + | == Risks == |
| − | Dried powder can develop a strong static charge. Will produce dark, insoluble stains on cellulose. | + | * Dried powder can develop a strong static charge. |
| + | * Will produce dark, insoluble stains on cellulose. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
| − | J.Hubbard, "Animal Glues" in ''Handbook of Adhesives'', I.Skeist (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1977, p.172-180. | + | * J.Hubbard, "Animal Glues" in ''Handbook of Adhesives'', I.Skeist (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1977, p.172-180. |
| − | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "adhesive" [Accessed February 12, 2002] | |
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| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "adhesive" | ||
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* Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000 | * Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000 | ||
Latest revision as of 15:17, 8 May 2022
Description
A water-resistant glue used in the early 20th century. Dried blood was obtained from cattle or hog slaughter houses then sold as a water-soluble dark red powder. It contains serum, Albumin, and globulin. The powder is dissolved in water, then activated by the addition of an alkali, such as Slaked lime, ashes, and/or Alum. This forms a dark color adhesive that dries to a water-resistant film. Blood glue has been used as plywood adhesive, as a paint for brickwork, and as an adhesive for filling joints between brick and building stones.
Synonyms and Related Terms
cola de albúmina (Esp.); colle à l'albumine (Fr.); blood cement; blood albumen glue; blood albumin glue;
Physical and Chemical Properties
Initially soluble in water (pH = 7.8).
Risks
- Dried powder can develop a strong static charge.
- Will produce dark, insoluble stains on cellulose.
Resources and Citations
- J.Hubbard, "Animal Glues" in Handbook of Adhesives, I.Skeist (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1977, p.172-180.
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "adhesive" [Accessed February 12, 2002]
- Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000