Modern metals in cultural heritage: understanding and characterization:

Aluminum alloys, stainless and weathering steels, and metallic coatings have been used for
over a century in art and design and are now an important part of cultural heritage. Nevertheless,
the lack of technical details or recommendations for surface finishing and handling invariably
lead to their premature deterioration. An adequate understanding of these materials is an
essential component for the long-term maintenance and conservation of this heritage.
Through lectures, practical sessions handling objects and description of case studies, this
workshop aims to:
- enable participants to understand the different types of contemporary metal alloys,
- recognize them from certain characteristics and report their conservation state using
appropriate vocabulary

A maximum of 12 students will be accepted for the practical exercises.

Successful completion of Chemische Grundlagen für Restaurator*innen and Einführung in die Werkstoffkunde für Restaurator*innen - Metall is required to attend this lecture.