The cementation of coarse dust to indoor surfaces

Peter Brimblecombe; David Thickett; Young Hun Yoon

doi:10.1016/j.culher.2008.12.003

The cementation of coarse dust to indoor surfaces

Peter Brimblecombe, David Thickett, Young Hun Yoon

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Abstract

Dust accumulation is an important management and conservation problem in historic houses. Laboratory and field observations show that high relative humidity enhances the cementation of particles to underlying surfaces. The hygroscopic nature of particles or the fibres to which they adhere influences this cementation process. The cements, which can form in a matter of hours at high humidity, appear to be microcrystalline calcites. Reducing the impact of this process on heritage objects requires preventing dust deposits, especially in periods of high humidity.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	410-414
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Cultural Heritage
Volume	10
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2008.12.003
Publication status	Published - 2009

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