Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5202567 | Polymer Degradation and Stability | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The paper describes the use of size exclusion chromatography (SEC) of cellulose containing iron gall ink, derivatised using phenyl isocyanate. A linear correlation is observed between the weight average degree of polymerisation obtained with SEC and the one obtained using viscometry, with a slope of 1.4. The method was used to evaluate the extent of stabilisation of historic documents containing iron gall inks during accelerated degradation. Despite considerable uncertainty, also caused by the heterogeneity of historic materials, it is demonstrated that efficient stabilisation by factors of 10 and 20 times is achievable using a calcium phytate treatment.
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Authors
J. Kolar, J. MaleÅ¡iÄ, D. KoÄar, M. StrliÄ, G. De Bruin, D. KoleÅ¡a,