Rapid identification of cellulose nitrate and cellulose acetate film in historic photograph collections
Abstract Cellulose nitrate transparent plastic film was used by photographers and movie filmmakers from its release in the 1880s to the 1950s. The storage of this material is a challenge for cultural institutions because of its instability and hazardous nature, as nitrate is highly flammable and det...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-05-01
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| Series: | Heritage Science |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40494-020-00395-y |