Johannes Karl Fink is Professor of Macromolecular Chemistry at Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria. His industry and academic career spans more than 35 years in the fields of polymers, and his research interests include characterization, flame retardancy, thermodynamics and the degradation of polymers, pyrolysis, and adhesives. Professor Fink has published many books on physical chemistry and polymer science including 9 with Wiley-Scrivener, amongst which are A Concise Introduction to Additives for Thermoplastic Polymers (2009), Polymeric Sensors and Actuators (2012), The Chemistry of Biobased Polymers (2014), and Metallized and Magnetic Polymers (2016).

• Preface xiii1 Paintings  11.1 Cleaning 11.2 Varnishes 411.3 Methods and Materials for Conservation 471.4 Analysis and Analytical Methods 701.5 Forgeries 812 Textiles 952.1 Textile Colors 952.2 Textiles from Various Locations 1012.3 Processing Methods 1083 Archaeological Wood 1133.1 Analysis Methods 1133.2 Materials for Conservation 1223.3 Degradation 1313.4 Special Properties 1374 Fossils 1494.1 Monograph 1494.2 Paleontological Skill and the Role of the Fossil Preparator 1494.3 Analysis Methods 1504.4 Conservation Methods 1635 Stones 1775.1 Deterioration Processes 1785.2 Analytical Methods 1875.3 Conservation Methods 1936 Glass 2136.1 Analytical Methods 2136.2 Cleaning Methods 2176.3 Production Practices 2296.4 Special Uses of Glass Materials 2317 Archaeological Metals 2377.1 Cleaning Methods 2477.2 SpecialReferences  262Index  267Acronyms  267Chemicals  269General Index  273

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