Course on silver embrittlement

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Silver Embrittlement
Amsterdam
April 20-21, 2015

The University of Amsterdam is organizing a course on Silver Embrittlement
on April 20-21, 2015. This course is given by Mr. Dr. Russell Wanhill. Russell is Principal Research Scientist (emeritus) in Aircraft Materials at the Aerospace Vehicles Division of the National Aerospace Laboratory NLR http://www.nlr.nl/en/

Some archaeological silver objects are brittle. This brittleness is due to long-term corrosion and microstructural changes. Recognition and determination of corrosion-induced and microstructurally-induced embrittlement are important for the restoration and conservation of ancient and historic silver. Using case histories, the types, probable mechanisms, and severity of embrittlement are explained based on current metallurgical knowledge and concepts. The course then surveys the diagnostic techniques for determining embrittlement and the possible remedial measures to be taken. General conclusions for the course are provided: these include a summary of the extent of the embrittlement problem.

This course is part of the regular master's program in conservation
and restoration.

The workshop is given in the Ateliergebouw, one of the locations of
the University of Amsterdam. The participation fee is 190 euros.

For further information, program and registration see:
http://www.uva.nl/en/disciplines/conservation-and-restoration/home/components-centrecolumn/events/events/content/folder/courses/2015/04/silver-embrittlement.html

You can also contact the team of Continuing Professional Development
from the program Conservation and Restoration of cultural heritage at:
pe‐CenR@uva.nl

Drs. Angele Goossens
Coordinator Continuing Professional Development
Programme Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage
University of Amsterdam
Johannes Vermeerplein 1
1071 DV Amsterdam