Hydrogen sulfide scavenger
Description
Paper or cloth impregnated with compounds that absorb or react with sulfide hydrogen sulfide. Examples of absorbents are carbon activated carbon, alumina activated alumina, and sieve molecular sieves. Examples of antitarnish compounds are carbonate zinc carbonate, fine particle silver, oxide zinc oxide, and some metal salts.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Schwefelwasserstoffabsorber (Deut.); pige hydrogne sulfur (Fr.);
Brand names: Silvercloth [Pacific]; Silversheen[Willeeco]; Silver Protection Strips [Hagerty]; Silver Protector strips [3M]; Silver Saver Antitarnish strips [Daubert Coated Products]
Additional Information
L.Selwyn "Historical Silver: Storage, Display and Tarnish Removal" J.IIC-GC, Vol. 15, 1990. M.Gilberg and Cook, "The Use of Hydrogen Sulphide Scavengers for the Protection of Silver Objects in Museum Collections" ICOM Metals Working Group Newsletter Feb 1986 .
Authority
- Pam Hatchfield, Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
- L. Selwyn, L. Selwyn, 'Historical Silver: Storage, Display and Tarnish Removal', J.IIC-GC, 15, 1990