Seminars

History of Metals Conservation
History of Metallurgical Technology
Fundamentals of Metallurgy
- Origins of Metals
- Principles of Physical Metallurgy
- Forming Processes
Surface Treatments and Patinations
Principles of Metals Degradation
Patinations, Enamels, and Other Surface Treatments
Principles of Ferrous, Copper, Precious Metal and Modern Metal Alloys
Conservation of Ferrous, Copper, Precious Metal and Modern Metal Alloy Objects
Archaeological Conservation
- Collections Conservation
- Outdoor Sculptures and Objects
Case Studies of Metal Objects Conservation
Tour and Use of Local Laboratory Facilities
- Higgins Armory Museum
- Metal Processing Institute, WPI
- Worcester Art Museum
- Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University
Research Methods
- Sample Preparation Techniques
- Optical Microscopy
- Scanning Electron Microscopy
- Transmission Electron Microscopy
- X-ray Techniques (EDS, WDS, XRD, XRF)
- Evaluation of Mechanical Properties
- Other Properties (electrical, thermal, etc.)
- Mass Spectrometry
- Gas Chromotography

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