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Effect of Some Deacidification Agents on Copper-Catalyzed Degradation of Paper

Chandru J. Shahani and F.H. Hengemihle
Preservation Research and Testing Office, November 1995
Diane Kresh,
Director, Preservation Directorate


Table of Contents

Introduction

Experimental Description

Testing and Analysis

Results and Discussion

References

Supporting Documents

Figure 1. Effect of Copper on Aging of Paper

Figure 2. Effect of Deacidification Treatments on Aging of Copper-doped Paper

Table 1. Effect of Deacidification Treatments on Relative Lifetime of Copper-Doped Paper

Table 2. Effect of Deacidification Treatment on Brightness (% Blue Reflectance)
of Samples Aged at 90°C and 50% RH

Table 3. Effect of Deacidification Treatment on pH Values of Samples
Aged at 90°C and 50% RH

Table 4. Effect of Chemical Treatments on Copper Content


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