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Effects of Surface Cleaning with TAC
Dr Aviva
Burnstock
This research is an examination of
the effects of Triammonium citrate
at different concentrations and pH.
Macro Photograph of
cleaning test
Cleaning tests: The paint surface is examined before and
after treatment using light microscopy and VPSEM. The surfaces
(right) have been treated with a 0.0822M solution of Citrate
at pH 5.98 (equivalent to 2% w/v TAC).
The research within the department covers a wide variety of topics and disciplines within the field of the conservation of easel paintings including technical art history, conservation science and the development of conservation treatments.
Photomicrograph Before Cleaning
Photomicrograph After Cleaning
SEM Image Before Cleaning, magnification x100
SEM Image After Cleaning, magnification x100
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