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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | [Alusuisse Composites] A registered trademark for an [[aluminum|aluminum]] sandwich with a [[low%20density%20polyethylene|low density polyethylene]] core. Alucobond® is an aluminum composite material, or ACM, that was first introduced in Europe in 1967 and in the U.S. in 1977. It is lightweight, strong and weather resistant. Alucobond® is sold in thickness of 3, 4 and 6 mm with a variety of surface finishes. Industrially, it is used for signs, canopies, exhibits, decks and wall panels. In museums, Alucobond® has been used for case construction and mounts. | + | [3A Compoisites, formerly Alusuisse Composites] A registered trademark for an [[aluminum|aluminum]] sandwich with a [[low%20density%20polyethylene|low density polyethylene]] core. Alucobond® is an aluminum composite material, or ACM, that was first introduced in Europe in 1967 and in the U.S. in 1977. It is lightweight, strong and weather resistant. Alucobond® is sold in thickness of 3, 4 and 6 mm with a variety of surface finishes. Industrially, it is used for signs, canopies, exhibits, decks and wall panels. In museums, Alucobond® has been used for case construction and mounts. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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== Applications == | == Applications == | ||
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Nonflammable | Nonflammable | ||
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Alucobond: [[https://d371dyuip757b1.cloudfront.net/downloads/3AC-Alucobond_Dibond-SDS-Rev8_2018.pdf SDS]] | Alucobond: [[https://d371dyuip757b1.cloudfront.net/downloads/3AC-Alucobond_Dibond-SDS-Rev8_2018.pdf SDS]] | ||
| + | ==Collection Risks== | ||
| + | '''Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials below'''<br> | ||
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| + | ° [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#Case_Construction_Materials#Alucobond0001 Alucobond] Tested in 2017 | ||
== Physical and Chemical Properties == | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
* Aluminum sheets=Peraluman-100 | * Aluminum sheets=Peraluman-100 | ||
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* Aluminum thickness = 0.020 inches | * Aluminum thickness = 0.020 inches | ||
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* Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002 | * Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002 | ||
Revision as of 10:40, 29 September 2020
Description
[3A Compoisites, formerly Alusuisse Composites] A registered trademark for an Aluminum sandwich with a Low density polyethylene core. Alucobond® is an aluminum composite material, or ACM, that was first introduced in Europe in 1967 and in the U.S. in 1977. It is lightweight, strong and weather resistant. Alucobond® is sold in thickness of 3, 4 and 6 mm with a variety of surface finishes. Industrially, it is used for signs, canopies, exhibits, decks and wall panels. In museums, Alucobond® has been used for case construction and mounts.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Alucobond® [Alusuisse Composites]; ACM; Dibond
Applications
Personal Risks
Nonflammable
Alucobond: [SDS]
Collection Risks
Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials below
° Alucobond Tested in 2017
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Aluminum sheets=Peraluman-100
- Aluminum thickness = 0.020 inches
- Alucobond: [Technical Sheet
Resources and Citations
- Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
- Website address 1: www.alusuisse-comp.com/aluco_prop.html
- Website address 2: Material Explorer at www.materialexplorer.com (Accessed Oct 27, 2005)