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MicroChamberTM
products represent one of the most recent developments in
purpose-designed preventive conservation artifact housings.
A combination of activated carbon, molecular sieves and alkaline
buffering compounds is cast within a suitable medium to provide
protection against acids and pollutants. The specific example
discussed in this paper deals with MicroChamber paper products;
the design evolution and testing of the products are included,
as well as examples of their application as a preventive conservation
technique for the storage of archival collections.
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| 1.
The Evolution of Archival Housing Boards |
| 2
Addressing Environmental Pollutants |
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2.1
Alkaline buffers
2.2
Activated carbon
2.3
Molecular sieves |
| 3.
Product Development |
| 4.
Testing |
| 5.
Discussion of Test Data |
| 6.
Conclusion |
