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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Incorrect temperature. Temperature plays an important role in chemical (and biological) deterioration processes. The rate of chemical reactions increases at higher temperatures. In principle, the lower the temperature, the longer the expected lifetime of objects and thus their usability in a museum context.  2, record 1, English, - incorrect%20temperature

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Temperature, unlike fire, water, pests, etc., cannot be considered an agent of deterioration—[one] cannot speak of avoiding "temperature." From a collection risk and deterioration perspective, [one] must speak of incorrect temperatures. Three practical categories of incorrect temperatures arise. [Temperatures may be too high, too low, or there may be a fluctuation in temperature.]  3, record 1, English, - incorrect%20temperature

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

On peut définir trois catégories pratiques de températures inadéquates, les collections de diverses natures ayant une sensibilité distincte pour chacune de ces catégories[ : les températures trop élevées, les températures trop basses et les variations de température.]  1, record 1, French, - temp%C3%A9rature%20inad%C3%A9quate

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish