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Accelerated Aging of Paper: Can it Really Foretell the Permanence of Paper

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Table of Contents - Introduction - Status of Accelerated Aging of Paper - Research in Accelerated Aging of Paper - Comparison of Accelerated Aging of Paper in Stacks and Sheets - Aging of Paper Sealed within Polyester Film - Inadequacy of Single Sheet Accelerated Aging Methods - Accelerated Aging within Sealed Enclosures - Comparison of Accelerated Aging Methods - Accelerated Aging under Light -Measurement of Rates of Degradation - Conclusion - References - Supporting Documents