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| − | 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, [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=albumin albumin], and globulin. The powder is dissolved in water, then activated by the addition of an alkali, such as [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=slaked | + | 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, [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=albumin albumin], and globulin. The powder is dissolved in water, then activated by the addition of an alkali, such as [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=slaked%20lime slaked lime], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=ash%20%28wood%29 ashes], and/or [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=alum 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 == | ||
| − | cola de | + | cola de albúmina (Esp.); colle à l'albumine (Fr.); blood cement; blood albumen glue; blood albumin glue; |
== Other Properties == | == Other Properties == | ||
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "adhesive" | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "adhesive" Encyclopædia Britannica [Accessed February 12, 2002] |
| − | * | + | * Irving Skeist, ''Handbook of Adhesives'', Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, 1977 |
* 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 | ||
Revision as of 06:52, 24 July 2013
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;
Other Properties
Initially soluble in water (pH = 7.8).
Hazards and Safety
Dried powder can develop a strong static charge. Will produce dark, insoluble stains on cellulose.
Additional Information
J.Hubbard, "Animal Glues" in Handbook of Adhesives, I.Skeist (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1977, p.172-180.
Authority
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "adhesive" Encyclopædia Britannica [Accessed February 12, 2002]
- Irving Skeist, Handbook of Adhesives, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, 1977
- Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000