Evaluation of mural paintings biodeterioration by oxalate formation. TechnoHeritage. International Congress on Science and Technology for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage.

The main aim of this study is to describe the changes of white lead pigments in Igreja de Santa Clara (Sabugueiro, Portugal), to explain the mechanism of the blackening of lead-based pigments and to identify the different microorganisms involved in this process and the role of salt solutions. This i...

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Main Author: Serrana, A (author)
Other Authors: Rosado, T (author), Gil, M (author), Mirao, J (author), Candeias, A (author), Caldeira, A Teresa (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2013
Subjects:
Mural paintings
biodeterioration
lead white pigment
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10174/7911
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:dspace.uevora.pt:10174/7911
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Summary:The main aim of this study is to describe the changes of white lead pigments in Igreja de Santa Clara (Sabugueiro, Portugal), to explain the mechanism of the blackening of lead-based pigments and to identify the different microorganisms involved in this process and the role of salt solutions. This information can be useful in decision of making for conservation and restoration treatments.

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