Argyropoulos V. Education Electrochemical Techniques. 2010

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Education and Training inElectrochemical Techniques for

Conservator-Restorer

Presented by Vasilike Argyropoulos

[email protected]


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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

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