paper

Spain
11th Century
Source: Restaurator 28: 76–106 © 2008 Saur, Munich etc.
Recipe Details

Ingredients

calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate

Preparation Steps

White is obtained from the reserve of the support. A preparation of calcium and magnesium carbonates was used for gluing the paper support to regulate ink absorption and enhance luminosity (p. 99).

Original Recipe Text

White is obtained from the reserve of the support. A preparation of calcium and magnesium carbonates was used for gluing the paper support to regulate ink absorption and enhance luminosity (p. 99).

Evidence

"the presence of calcium and magnesium carbonates has been observed (CaCO3 · MgCO3),which indicates the existence of a preparation for the gluing of the paper support"

Remarks

Chlorine was also detected in a large number of paper samples (p. 105).

Scientific Analysis
Chemical CompositionCaCO3 · MgCO3
Analytical Techniques
SEM-EDX
Certainty Level
Confirmed
Instrumentally Verified
Verified
Metadata
Material Type
paper
BinderAcacia gum
Paper Typepaper
ColorWhite
RegionSpain
Approx. Year1050
Source Information
AuthorRestaurator 28: 76–106 © 2008 Saur, Munich etc.
CollectionSacromonte Abbey collection
Language
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