Conservation of Plastics: Materials science, degradation and preservation
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Plastic objects are included more than ever in museums and galleries collections these days, but these items can start to deteriorate when they a just a few years old. In this book Yvonne Shashoua provides the essential knowledge needed to keep plastic pieces in the best possible condition so that they can continue to be enjoyed for many years. The historical development of plastics, as well as the technology, their physical and chemical properties, identification, degradation and conservation are all clearly and concisely covered within this single volume, making it an invaluable reference for the increasing number of conservators and curators that are encountering plastics in their day to day work.* Presents a wide range of specialist information on plastics in an accessible style* Uses case studies to illustrate the most common forms of degradation and appropriate treatments* Based on the authors 20 years of experience in the polymer industry and conservation
Foreword Thea B. van Oosten van Oosten, Thea B.Picture CreditsCh. 1 Plastics in Collections 1Ch. 2 Historical Development of Plastics 19Ch. 3 Technology of Plastics Production 39Ch. 4 Properties of Plastics 91Ch. 5 Identification of Plastics in Collections 113Ch. 6 Degradation of Plastics 151Ch. 7 Conservation of Plastics 193Ch. 8 The Future of Plastics Conservation 227App. 1 Optical, Physical, Thermal and Chemical Properties of the Most Frequently Collected Plastics 235App. 2 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectra of Polymers Frequently Found in Collections 255App. 3 Terms Used to Describe the Degradation of Plastics 271Index 275
