ICOM CC Metals WG Conservation wiki ( this is only basic structure based on edited AIC textile conservation catalog/wiki-everything can be changed ,this is just starting point for discussion! )

Metals Conservation Wiki

Welcome to the ICOM_CC Metals WG Conservation Wiki. This Wiki is far from complete; it will be actively developed by members of the ICOM-CC Metals Working Group
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CHAPTERS:

Chapter I. Statement of Purpose

The Metals Conservation Wiki records current conservation treatments and practices for archaeological and historic metals,including etnography and technology objects. Each chapter compiles the variety of treatments and techniques currently used by metal conservators. The Wiki is a voluntary, cooperative project of the ICOM CC Metals Working Group .
The Wiki is in the form of an outline. There are no detailed instructions for treatment, and the Wiki does not seek to establish definitive methods or standards. Entries are qualifies by including “factors to consider,” however the inclusion of a treatment in the Wiki is not an endorsement or approval of the procedures described. The Wiki is designed for trained metals conservators who are familiar with the vocabulary and processes included in the outlines. Chapters are intended to be a guide in the treatment decision-making process and allow conservators to explore treatment options. Each conservator remains responsible for the safety and appropriateness of any treatment.
Although the focus of the Wiki is conservation treatment, related subjects such as environment, storage, and exhibition are included, but only insofar as the describe issues met and actions taken by metals conservators.



Chapter II- Handling metal objects

* Section A. Handling :
* -archaeology objects
* -historic artistic metal objects
* -etnography objects
* -technology objects
* Section B. Packing and Transport



Chapter III. Environmental Concerns for Metals

* Section A. Temperature & Relative Humidity (RH)
* Section B. Air Quality
* Section C. Light



Chapter IV. Documentation of Metal Objects

* Section A. Documentation
* Section B. Types of Documentation
* Section C. Photographic Documentation


Chapter V. Ethical Considerations in The Conservation of Sacred Metal Objects
Basic Principles

Chapter VI. Analysis and Testing Methods for Metal Objects

* Section A. Metals ,Alloys and Coatings Identification
Simple methods:
visual examination
RGB histogram,or RGB values(Digital photo+ refence chart of metals or alloys)
spot tests
density

Scientific Methods:
xrf
pixe
libs
electrochemical techniques

* Section B. Identification of Corrosion Processes and Products

Simple Methods:
visual examination

Scientific Methods:
xrd
electrochemical techniques
SEM-EDX
metallography

* Section C. Identification of Technology Processes Used to Produce Object

Simple Methods:
visual examination

Scientific Methods:
x-ray radiography
x-ray computed tomography
SEM-EDX
metallography

* Section D. Art History/Archaeology/Technology/Etnography Characterization of Object

* Section E. Identification and Characterization of Materials Associated with Metals

Organic materials:
wood,textile,leather,fur,skin,paper,pearls,coral,mother of pearl,tortoisseshell,paints,lacquers

Inorganic materials:
glass,enamel,porcelain,ceramics,niello,gems,plastics,textile,paints,lacquers



Chapter VII. Treatment of Metal Objects

* Section A. Assesment on strategy of treatment(what we can,what we cant do,short and long term consequences of treatment etc.etc.)

* Section B. Mechanical Cleaning and Removal of Corrosion Products
Basic principles

* Section C. Chemical Cleaning and Removal of Corrosion Products
Basic principles

* Section D. Electrochemical Cleaning and Removal of Corrosion Products
Basic Principles

* Section E. Ultrasonic Cleaning and Removal of Corrosion Products
Basic Principles

* Section F. Laser Cleaning and Removal of Corrosion Products
Basic Principles

* Section G. Stabilization
Basic principles

-chloride removal techniques
-corrosion inhibitors
-conversion coatings
(SEE ATTACHMENT!!!)

* Section H. Structural Consolidation
Basic principles

-cementing
-mechanical joining
-soldering
-welding

* Section I. Protective Coatings
Basic Principles

-lacquers
-waxes
-oils
-greases
-combinations

* Section J. Treatment of Chemically/electrochemically/thermically coloured metal objects
Basic principles

Section K. Treatment of Chemically/electrochemically/thermically plated metal objects
Basic principles

* SectionL. Treatment of Materials Associated with Metals
Basic Principles

Organic Materials:
wood,textile,leather,fur,skin,paper,pearls,mother of pearl,tortoisseshell,coral,paints,lacquers

Inorganic Materials:
glass,enamel,porcelain,ceramics,niello,gems,plastics,textile,paints,lacquers

* Section M. Replicas and Copies
Basic Principles
-moulding
-casting
-electroforming

Section N.Treatment of gold,silver,copper,iron,tin ,lead,zinc and aluminium

gold and gold alloys:
silver and silver alloys:
copper and copper alloys:
iron and steels:
tin and tin alloys:
lead and lead alloys:
zinc and zinc alloys:
aluminium and aluminium alloys:
( SEE ATTACHMENT!!!)

Section O.Treatment of other metals(metals less common in museum collections)

antimony:
cadmium:
chromium:
magnesium:
mercury:
nickel:
niobium:
paladium:
platinum:
rhodium:
titanium:
(SEE ATTACHMENT!!!)

Chapter VIII. Exhibition of Metal Objects

* Section A. Institutional Concerns for Exhibition of Metals



Chapter IX. Storage of Metal Objects:

Issues and Methods Metals Conservators Face when Planning for Metals Storage

* Section A. Institutional Concerns for Metals Storage Areas
* Section B. Storage Furniture
* Section C. Storage Materials
* Section D. Storage Methods


Chapter X. Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery for Metal Objects

* Section A. Emergency Prevention & Preparedness
* Section B. Emergency Response and Recovery