Subject 'Conservation Chemistry'

Year:   2018/2019    2019/2020    2020/2021    2021/2022    2022/2023    

The role of chemistry in the chemical processes of conservation and restoration. The principles of chemistry in the conduct of practical conservation projects. The structure of atoms and periodic table. The structure of substances and chemical bond. The speed and balance of chemical reactions. The main classes of inorganic compounds. Organic matter. Solutions. Chemical decomposition.

To explain the main principles of chemistry which are necessary for the practical conservation projects. To provide an overview of the structure of substances, their chemical reactions and classes of materials.

Topics
Introduction to the language of chemistry.
The main classes of inorganic compounds
Organic matter.
Solutions.
Polymers.
Adhesives.

Upon completion, students will:
 comprehend the basics of restoration chemistry;
 be able to identify the main damage types;
 be aware of the research methods of physical and chemical processes;
 be aware which are the main materials used for creating artefacts and what are their qualities;
 be familiar with the main information sources of conservation chemistry.

2019: 2266  2267  2275  

2018: 2266  2267  2275  

2017: 2266  2267  2275  

2016: 2266  2267  2275  

2015: 2266  2267  2275  

2014: 2266  2267  2275  

2013: 2266  2267  2275  S,2263