Mass Deacidification at the Library of Congress

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sparks, Peter G. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Slovak
ISSN:ISSN 0034-5806
Online Access:http://www.viks.sk/chk/res_1_87_106_110.doc
Description
Abstract:SUMARRIES. A review of the decay of cellulose and its chemical causes is presented- The outlook for the chemical process (DEZ) that the Library of Congress has selected to fight this decay is given. The engineering problems that have delayed installation of the Library's facility (planned to deacidify one million books per year) are noted.
ISSN:ISSN 0034-5806