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Application of cold plasma for the restoration of calcographic plates

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Abstract

A new method has been developed for the restoration of copper calcographic plates based on cold plasma techniques. As a first step, samples are treated with oxygen plasma to oxidize the ink residues. After this treatment the metal surface becomes oxidized and it is treated with hydrogen plasma. The oxides are removed and the activated surface is protected against any later atmospheric corrosion with an organic film deposited by plasma polymerization of methane.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the International Conference on Metals Conservation
Subtitle of host publicationDraguignan-Figanières, France, 27-29 May 1998
EditorsWilliam Mourey, Luc Robbiola
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherJames & James (Science Publishers) Ltd
Pages202-205
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)1873936826
Publication statusPublished - 1998
EventInternational Conference on Metals Conservation - Draguignan-Figanières, France
Duration: 27 May 199829 May 1998

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Metals Conservation
Abbreviated titleMetals 98
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityDraguignan-Figanières
Period27/05/9829/05/98

Keywords

  • Plasma
  • Polymerization
  • Methane
  • Calcographic
  • Plates
  • Restoration
  • Copper

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