TY - CONF A1 - Raedel, Martina A1 - Bücker, Michael A1 - Feldmann, Ines A1 - Reimann, M. T1 - Conservation of damaged architectural aluminum elements N2 - Aluminum is an often-used building material in modern architecture. In recent years buildings from the 1950th and 1960th are increasingly subject of conservation works including the aluminum parts. Typical surface damages are signs of corrosion caused by weathering processes or scratches in the anodized layer due to extensive wear. To repair damaged aluminum surfaces, there are usually two options: smaller areas are repaired by using a touch-up pen, for larger damages it is necessary to remove the anodized layer completely. Both possibilities are disadvantageous for the objects; the touch-up pen often does not match the color together with an insufficient corrosion protection, while newly anodized layers often differ in color and gloss from the original surface. For this reason, a research project was initiated to develop a mobile method to repair anodized aluminum parts. The first step focusses on the mobile anodization process by using the electrolyte with a gel substrate. Different cathodic materials are to be tested together with appropriate cooling material. The anodized area should be isolated to protect undamaged areas. Examinations of the produced layers are conducted by using Keyence microscope, eddy current testing and ESEM analysis. Further steps are to transform the coloring and sealing process for mobile application. Color could be applied by using a brush or by spray while the sealing process could be performed with water vapor. An heatable putty knife could be used, if heating up the area will be necessary. Once the application process is developed, the anodization will be tested on samples with artificial damages, fixed in horizontal and vertical positions. The stability of the anodized surface will be examined by accelerated ageing in a climate chamber and outdoor weathering. The electrolyte (diluted sulfuric acid) was combined with a gel binder to enable a mobile application. Several thickening agents were tested concerning their conductivity and stability in acid systems. Anodization tests with different cathodic material and shapes were conducted. The temperature during anodization was controlled and adjusted if necessary. The anodized area was restricted by using either a lacquer, an adhesive or a removable silicon barrier. The fist results show the feasibility of the method on enclosed areas. The achieved thickness was measured by eddy current testing and the structure was controlled by ESEM analysis. The examinations show a connection between thickness and porosity of the anodized layers and the temperature during the application process. Next steps are testing mobile coloring and sealing methods followed by mobile anodization on artificial damaged areas. T2 - Metal 2019 CY - Neuchâtel, Switzerland DA - 02.09.2019 KW - Mobile anodisation KW - Aluminium KW - Conservation KW - Damage repair PY - 2020 UR - https://www.lulu.com/shop/claudia-chemello-and-laura-brambilla-and-edith-joseph/metal-2019-proceedings-of-the-interim-meeting-of-the-icom-cc-metals-working-group-september-2-6-2019-neuch%C3%A2tel-switzerland-ebook/ebook/product-24517161.html AN - OPUS4-51479 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Raedel, Martina A1 - Bücker, Michael A1 - Feldmann, Ines A1 - Reimann, Mandy T1 - Mobile anodization for the conservation of damaged architectural aluminium elements N2 - Initial situation: Aluminum is an often-used building material in modern architecture, not only for construction but as well for facades and decorative elements. In the 1950th and 1960th, after World War II, many buildings in Germany were constructed with aluminum or contain elements of colored anodized aluminum. In the last years a larger number of these buildings are increasingly in the sight of conservation works including the aluminum parts such as window frames or facade coverings. Damaged Aluminum Surfaces: Common damages are a change of color or gloss changes through weathering processes, drill holes or marks due to later modifications, scratches in the anodized layer due to extensive wear e.g. at handrails or door handles. To repair damaged aluminum surfaces, there are usually two options: smaller damaged areas are repaired by using a touch-up pen. In case of larger damages, the complete re-anodization is necessary. This includes to de-anodize the surface with cleaning and grinding the whole aluminum object. Both possibilities are disadvantageous for the objects. The touch-up pen often does not match the color of the original surface together with an insufficient corrosion protection for outdoors. While the newly anodized surface differs in color and gloss from the originally applied color. Research Approach: The whole procedure contrasts with the principal approach in conservation which aims to intervene as less as possible, in case of the conservation of an object. To fulfill this approach in a more appropriate way the research project focuses on a mobile and partial application for colored, anodized aluminum parts. To anodize aluminum the application of an electrolyte onto the surface together with sufficient voltage and current is necessary. Generally diluted sulfuric acid is used as electrolyte. Different possibilities are examined to enable the mobile application of the electrolyte, e. g. the application by producing a gel matrix or like in electroplating by pen or brush wrapped with a fleece fabric. Experimental part: First experiments are conducted to examine the structure of the anodized layer in relation with proper cleaning, anodization time with applied voltage and current and the coloring process. The aim was to reduce the preparation procedure and the anodization time as much as possible to facilitate the mobile application. Examinations with Keyence microscope, Eddy current testing and REM are performed to characterize the layers. The results are shown in table 1. A clear connection between proper cleaning, anodization time, voltage and amperage and the achieved thickness of the anodized layer is significant. Cracks in the layer show that raising the voltage and amperage results in thicker layers but as well in a crumbled and less stable anodized surface. Gel preparation: In addition to the anodization process with a liquid e.g. sulfuric acid a gel application is tested to prevent the electrolyte from rinsing down during the mobile application. For this purpose, several gel-forming agents are tested together with their stability in acid systems. It was observed, that the consistency of the gels varies dependent of the time. Conductivity: The conductivity of sulfuric acid combined with different gel-systems was measured and compared in order to predict the possible growth of layers during anodic oxidation process. Further steps: Determination and optimization of application parameters like voltage, amperage and anodization-time to build up a preferably stable and sufficient thick anodized layer. Examination of gel preparation to guarantee a stable product, enforcing with textile tape for easy application. T2 - Architectural Aluminum in the 21st Century CY - Boston, MA, USA DA - 24.03.2018 KW - Aluminum KW - Anodization KW - Historic buildings KW - Mobile application PY - 2018 AN - OPUS4-45018 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Raedel, Martina A1 - Bücker, Michael T1 - Research and reconstruction of historic gold mosaics N2 - A research project of reconstructing historical gold mosaics deals with reconstructing weatherproof gold and silver mosaics according to historical models. The gold mosaics examinded originate mainly from germany from 1880 to 1920 and are composed of three parts. They consist of a matching support glass, the gold or silver layer and a cover glass. By examining the morphology and layer thicknesses with the ESEM, and using chemical analysis with the EDX, the relationship of glass composition and damage patterns was established. The glass analysis provided quantitative composition data and made it possible to determine its chemical stability. It supplied the basis for calculating glass characteristics and was referred to when casting suitable historical mosaic glass. The analysis of the qualitative composition of the gold and silver layers also served as a model for reconstruction. After testing selected reconstructed gold mosaics in the climate chamber, the ESEM was used for capturing leaching and other process data and the glass composition was optimized accordingly. Over 100 predominantly historical gold mosaics were analyzed and the results entered into a database which can now be consulted for comparative investigations to determine both origin and date. T2 - What comes to mind when you hear mosaics, conserving mosaics from ancient to modern CY - Barcelona, Spain DA - 15.10.2017 KW - Gold mosaics KW - Leaching process KW - Composition KW - Database PY - 2017 AN - OPUS4-43216 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Raedel, Martina T1 - Untersuchungen zum Alterungsverhalten gefüllter Glasklebstoffe N2 - Die vorliegende Untersuchung befasst sich mit der Frage, inwieweit mit Füllstoff angereicherte Klebstoffe für die Restaurierung von Flachgläsern mit größeren Defekten oder als Ergänzungsmaterial geeignet sind. Hierzu werden verschiedene silikatische Füllstoffe untersucht und in ausgewählte Glasklebstoffe eingearbeitet. Die Zugabe der Füllstoffe ermöglicht eine gezielte Eigenschaftssteuerung von z.B. Viskosität oder Härte. Die eingesetzten Füllstoffe werden hinsichtlich ihrer Zusammensetzung und Korngröße charakterisiert und mikroskopisch betrachtet. Die optimale Dispergierung der Füllstoffe in die Klebstoffe wird ermittelt und in Testreihen überprüft. Die angefertigten gefüllten Klebstoffe werden durch Farb- und UV-VIS Messungen charakterisiert. REM-Aufnahmen geben Aufschluss über die Verteilung der Füllstoffe im Klebstoff. Tests zur Biegefestigkeit sowie die Durchführung dynamisch-mechanischer Analysen (DMA) ermöglichen Aussagen zum Alterungsverhalten der Klebstoffe. Dazu werden die Prüfkörper vor und nach der Alterung im Klimaprüfschrank untersucht. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass sich durch die Beimischung von Füllstoffen Eigenschaften wie Festigkeit, Elastizität und auch Vergilbungsbeständigkeit beeinflussen lassen. Im Praxisbetrieb in den Restaurierungswerkstätten ist es jedoch schwierig, eine optimale Mischung der Komponenten zu erreichen. Dies begrenzt die Verwendung der getesteten Füllstoffe als transparentes Ergänzungsmaterial. Im Versuchsverlauf konnten dennoch vielversprechende gefüllte Klebstoffe entwickelt und auch die Transparenz verbessert werden. Die Testergebnisse werden vorgestellt und erläutert. T2 - "Wissen wollen", Stuttgarter Forschungen zur Objektrestaurierung CY - Stuttgart, Germany DA - 09.11.2017 KW - Gefüllte Glasklebstoffe KW - Restaurierung KW - Alterungsverhalten PY - 2017 AN - OPUS4-43220 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Raedel, Martina A1 - Feldmann, Ines A1 - Bücker, Michael A1 - Kömmling, Anja ED - Roemich, Hannelore ED - Fair, Lauren T1 - Testing bulked adhesives for the Restoration of Stained-Glass Windows T2 - Recent Advances in Glass and Ceramics Conservation 2016, ed. H. Roemich and L. Fair. Paris: International Council of Museums - Committee for Conservation (ICOM-CC) N2 - In this study, bulked adhesives were examined regarding changes in properties for their use in the restoration of stained-glass windows. Two epoxy adhesives commonly used in the restoration of flat glass, Araldite® 2020 and Hxtal NYL-1™, were investigated. The adhesives were mixed with various silica-based micro- and nano-particles as fillers. Different tests were carried out on the adhesives with and without fillers in order to characterise their chemical and mechanical properties. The tests included colorimetry, dynamic-mechanical methods of analysis and tests on bending strength. No property changes could be ascertained in the bulked adhesives that would be negative for the restoration of delicate flat glass. T2 - Recent advances in glass and ceramics - ICOM-CC Glass and Ceramics Working Group Interim Meeting CY - Breslau / Wroclaw, Poland DA - 25.05.2016 KW - bulked epoxy adhesives KW - micro-fillers KW - nano-fillers PY - 2016 SN - 978-83-64419-80-5 SP - 155 EP - 163 AN - OPUS4-36457 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Raedel, Martina A1 - Feldmann, Ines A1 - Bücker, Michael A1 - Kömmling, Anja T1 - Testing bulked adhesives for the restoration of stained-glass windows N2 - In this study, bulked adhesives were examined regarding changes in properties for their use in the restoration of stained-glass windows. Two epoxy adhesives commonly used in the restoration of flat glass, Araldite® 2020 and Hxtal NYL-1™, were investigated. The adhesives were mixed with various silica-based micro- and nano-particles as fillers. Different tests were carried out on the adhesives with and without fillers in order to characterise their chemical and mechanical properties. The tests included colorimetry, dynamic-mechanical methods of analysis and tests on bending strength. No property changes could be ascertained in the bulked adhesives that would be negative for the restoration of delicate flat glass. T2 - ICOM-CC Glass and Ceramics Working Group Interim Meeting CY - Breslau / Wroclaw, Poland DA - 25.05.2016 KW - micro-fillers KW - bulked epoxy adhesives KW - nano-fillers PY - 2016 AN - OPUS4-36427 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Raedel, Martina A1 - Bücker, Michael T1 - Long term corrosion protection - A contradiction in terms? A comparative study of modern and traditional anticorrosion systems T2 - Metal 2013 - ICOM-CC Interim Meeting of the Metal Working Group (Proceedings) N2 - A comparative study tested the performance of modern anti-corrosion Systems against that of traditional red lead Systems. One aim of the research project was to find alternatives for the use of a red lead priming coat, the Standard anti-corrosive primer for iron and Steel in the past but a material which endangers health as well as environment. The investigation aimed to determine whether anti-corrosion Systems developed for industrial use were suitable for the Conservation of historic iron and cast iron objects. Besides coatings containing red lead, several surface tolerant coatings with different anti-corrosion pigments were examined. The modern anti-corrosion Systems examined were suitable for surfaces where Optimum surface preparation is not practical. They were applied to both historical samples and to newly prepared model samples. After uniform pre-corrosion, the model samples were coated and underwent two different ageing procedures: accelerated ageing in a climate chamber and outdoor weathering on a test site with moderate city climate. The specimens were exposed for more than two and a half years. Evaluation of the artificially aged samples was carried out under the aspect coating degradation, tensile strength test, cross-hatch test and Fourier-transform infrared microscope. The results of the research with optical evaluation and test procedures will be presented. The two ageing methods will be discussed, with different results from the naturally and artificially aged samples. The results Show a similar eligibility of modern anti-corrosion Systems as compared with red lead Systems for the use in Conservation. T2 - Metal 2013 - ICOM-CC Interim Meeting of the Metal Working Group CY - Edinburgh, Scotland DA - 16.09.2013 KW - Comparative study KW - Anti-corrosion systems KW - Red lead coating KW - Metal Restaurierung KW - Anti-korrosions Beschichtungssysteme KW - Bleimennige-Überzüge KW - Vergleichende Studie PY - 2013 SN - 978-1-84917-142-7 SP - 79 EP - 86 AN - OPUS4-32552 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Raedel, Martina A1 - Torge, Manfred A1 - Bücker, Michael T1 - Adhesives for stained glass windows - development of a new system for wide cracks T2 - CCI Symposium 2011 - Adhesives and consolidants for conservation: research and applications (Proceedings) N2 - To improve the adhesives used for restoring stained glass windows, various adhesives were tested and modified. Stained glass windows often show gaps that are too wide to be glued with conventional adhesives, and complementing the gap with spare glass is very time-consuming. To solve this problem, a filler with improved adhesive strength was developed to bridge wider gaps and cracks. The new filler combines glass adhesives with specially treated glass powder. Three different glass adhesives were selected and mixed with the specially treated glass powder. The adhesive – glass powder mixture developed was then subjected to accelerated aging and analysed with Fourier transform infrared analysis, scanning electron microscopy, colourimetry, and bending and tensile tests. The results were excellent and the mixture was subsequently used to restore glass windows from four 19th-century churches and chapels. The restoration process was described in conjunction with the advantages of using this approach. This new adhesive – glass powder mixture provides an adhesive process that can be adapted to the special needs of any object being restored and thus provides a ready answer to the specific damage of each object. T2 - CCI Symposium 2011 - Adhesives and consolidants for conservation: research and applications CY - Ottawa, Canada DA - 17.10.2011 KW - Adhesives KW - Stained glass windows KW - Conservation KW - Restoration KW - New adhesive for wide cracks PY - 2011 UR - http://www.cci-icc.gc.ca/symposium/2011/Paper%2034%20-%20Raedel%20et%20al.%20-%20English.pdf SP - 1 EP - 21 AN - OPUS4-25549 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Raedel, Martina A1 - Unger, Brita A1 - Bücker, Michael A1 - Sabel, Martin A1 - Feldmann, Ines T1 - Gold mosaics - material composites and glass-chemical characteristics T2 - GLASSAC 11 - 3rd GLASSAC Conference 'Glass science in art and conservation' N2 - In this study gold mosaics front the past 130 years are reviewed and analysed. Characteristic glass properties and technological specifics are observed and provide important Information on the production process. The insights gained are used for replicas with improved glass properties. T2 - GLASSAC 11 - 3rd GLASSAC Conference 'Glass science in art and conservation' CY - Wertheim, Bronnbach Monastery, Germany DA - 01.05.2011 KW - Erfassung von Goldmosaiken der letzten 130 Jahre mit Aufbau einer Datenbank KW - Herstellungstechnik und Besonderheiten KW - Schichtaufbau mit Glaszusammensetzung und EDX-analysen KW - Glas-chemische Charakteristika verschiedener Goldmosaiktypen KW - Reproduktion PY - 2011 SN - 978-3-8396-0255-3 SP - 51 EP - 54 PB - Fraunhofer Verlag AN - OPUS4-23842 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER -