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Education and Training inElectrochemical Techniques for
Conservator-Restorer
Presented by Vasilike Argyropoulos
bessie@teiath.gr
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Questions to be addressed
Is it possible to educate and train C-Rs
at a Bachelors level in Europe in
application of Electrochemicaltechniques?
If so at to what level of understanding?
What are some of the difficultiesinvolved in such training?
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Metals ConservationTheory
Requires basic knowledge in understandingelectrochemical corrosion
The difference between electrolytic andgalvanic cell
Essential to know the galvanic series
Understanding Ecorr and Pourbaix Diagrams
Cleaning and Stabilization usingElectrochemical Technques
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ElectrotypingPractical
Most undergraduate conservation
courses teach making copies for metalswith this method
Very easy to understand the basic
principles of an electrochemical cell
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Archimedes Research Project
Aim to test new methods for thecleaning of historical metals
Laser versus mechanical cleaning ofiron
Eletrolytic versus mechanical cleaning of
silverDevelop practical training for
professional C-Rs & undergraduate C-Rs
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Collaboration and Training by Christian atTEI of Athens
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Before After
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Laboratory Assignments
Measurement of Ecorr for Ag, Cu, Fe,Sn, Pb, Al and Zn in their respective
solutions at different intervals up to 5minutes in different solutions
Electrolytic Cleaning of Silver using pen
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Results of Training
Professional C-Rs now using electrolyticcleaning of silver in museums!
Students enjoy experiments, especiallythe cleaning of silver
Problems requires necessary
equipment and time to set-up and workwith 10-20 students each semester
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New Program according to BologniaProcess
3+2 or 4+1 has resulted in dramaticallycutting down the number of hours of
teaching per weekHours for Metals Laboratory as well as
other materials cut in half
Can electrochemical techniquescontinue to be taught at undergraduate
level?
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Thank you