Essays about: "nitrocellulose"

Found 2 essays containing the word nitrocellulose.

  1. 1. The Use of Gels for the Removal of Cellulose Nitrate Lacquer on Silver

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård

    Author : Miri Katayon; [2022-07-05]
    Keywords : agar gel; metal conservation; nanomaterials; silver coating; sustainable conservation; varnish removal;

    Abstract : The conservation of silver objects mainly constitutes addressing the issues of tarnish removal and of preventing tarnish. For decades lacquer has been used to coat silver objects in order to protect them from tarnishing. READ MORE

  3. 2. Chemical Characterisation of Nitrocellulose

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Kim Aarseth Larsson; [2014]
    Keywords : nitrocellulose; cellulose nitrate; guncotton; highly-nitrated; characteristics; gc ms; gas chromatography; mass spectrometry; ftir; fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; uatr; universal attenuated total reflectance; ammunition; propellant; explosive;

    Abstract : Nitrocellulose is the main component in many types of ammunition, propellants and explosives. The principles of production for nitrocellulose have not changed much since the 19th century when it started being industrially produced for this purpose. The character of the nitrocellulose has a large effect on the end products abilities. READ MORE