Chemical stability

Description

The ability of a material to resist reactions with chemicals, such as acids, bases, or oxidizing reagents. Archival materials have good chemical stability.

Synonyms and Related Terms

chemically inert; chemically stable

Resources and Citations

• Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990

• Archival Suppliers: http://www.archivalsuppliers.com/glossary.html