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| − | [Art Preservation Services, NY] A brand name for | + | [Art Preservation Services, NY] A former brand name for humidity buffering gel and tiles. The tiles, now called [[RHapid%20PAK|RHapid PAK]] are shallow plastic trays that contain [[silica%20gel|silica gel]] enclosed in a nonwoven [[polyolefin|polyolefin]] fabric. The covering allows moisture vapor passage in both directions. The silica gel is preconditioned to a set humidity, usually 43% RH, to provide a stable moisture content in a closed environment. |
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| + | * Art Preservation Services: [https://www.apsnyc.com/ Website] | ||
| + | * S. Weintraub 'Demystifying Silica Gel' [https://connectingtocollections.org/effective-microclimates/ Link] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:06, 8 August 2023
Description
[Art Preservation Services, NY] A former brand name for humidity buffering gel and tiles. The tiles, now called RHapid PAK are shallow plastic trays that contain Silica gel enclosed in a nonwoven Polyolefin fabric. The covering allows moisture vapor passage in both directions. The silica gel is preconditioned to a set humidity, usually 43% RH, to provide a stable moisture content in a closed environment.