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| − | A tanning process that produces a white, water-resistant leather. Zirconium tanning uses a low pH (about 2) solution of zirconium salts ([ | + | A tanning process that produces a white, water-resistant leather. Zirconium tanning uses a low pH (about 2) solution of zirconium salts ([[zirconium%20sulfate|zirconium sulfate]], [[zirconium%20chloride|zirconium chloride]]) to produce a firm, tight leather with low-shrinkage. |
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
* Hermann Kuhn, ''Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities'', Butterworths, London, 1986 | * Hermann Kuhn, ''Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities'', Butterworths, London, 1986 | ||
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Description
A tanning process that produces a white, water-resistant leather. Zirconium tanning uses a low pH (about 2) solution of zirconium salts (Zirconium sulfate, Zirconium chloride) to produce a firm, tight leather with low-shrinkage.
Resources and Citations
- Hermann Kuhn, Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities, Butterworths, London, 1986