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FLOAT WASHING [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
  • Chemistry
CONT

[The] process of float washing allows the acidity in the paper to be transferred to the water. Some level of acidity is removed, though not in its entirety.

CONT

Float washing can be used when a paper object requires washing, but the media will not tolerate immersion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
  • Chimie

Spanish

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