| Abstract: | CONCLUSIONS. To summarize, the intention was to determine the efficacy of the product when applied by spray to single items, to measure the quantity of alkaline reserve deposited by the spray, the uniformity of the spray application, the speed and extent of the reaction, the amount of penetration or migration possible and any effect on media. In general it appeared that the equipment applied the product effectively, uniformly and deposited an adequate alkaline reserve, and produced minimal effect on a wide range of media. It also appeared from this work that the product penetrated into the test papers, and that humidity played a role in the process of using the alkaline reserve. A conservator would consider the needs of the object when interpreting any test results and incorporating the information into actual treatment (fig. 10). Tests showed that the system will deposit an adequate alkaline reserve when applied to most papers using a medium spray, but of course, the spraying |
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