Call for papers--SEM and microanalysis

Conference announcement and call for papers:

SEM and microanalysis in the study of historical technology,
materials and conservation
BP Lecture Theatre, The British Museum
9-10 September 2010

The Department of Conservation and Scientific Research at the
British Museum invites the participation of all those with an
involvement or interest in the application of scanning electron
microscopy and microanalysis (SEM-EDX) to the study of materials,
manufacturing methods and deterioration processes of objects from
ancient through to contemporary cultures. Topics that might be
covered include the study of museum collections, archaeological
finds and artists' materials. The purpose of this SEM and
microanalysis meeting is to explore the huge influence that these
techniques have had over the decades on the understanding of the
material technologies of such objects and on the conservation and
preservation of these materials for the long-term benefit of world
cultural heritage. The sessions will also provide the opportunity to
look forward to future applications and developments of the
techniques in these areas.

Call for papers:

Papers and posters are invited from all aspects of these
disciplines, which are often used with other complementary optical
microscopy techniques, Raman, XRF, XRD, etc., to provide a full
technological understanding of the materials and processes from
antiquity to contemporary collections. There will be eight sessions
over the two days which will cover the following three main themes
under which fall a wide range of possible topics. The symposium will
be conducted in English, and will include both oral and poster
presentations. The organising committee intend to publish the
proceedings of the conference.

    Materials, technology and manufacturing processes:

      Metals; ceramics; stone; glass; organics, textiles and paper;
      modern materials; pigments and artists' materials;
      environmental archaeology and mineralogy; tool-marks, wear and
      evidence of use; coinage; jewellery; manufacturing processes
      and workshop techniques (e.g. goldsmithing).

    Conservation:

        Condition of objects, repair methods and materials, physical
        and chemical treatments, environmental and preventive
        conservation issues, materials testing and evaluation,
        corrosion and degradation, new conservation treatments.

    New applications and instrumental developments:

        New applications of variable pressure/environmental SEM and
        high resolution FEG SEM to the study and conservation of
        materials from antiquity to contemporary collections
        including integrated/hybrid systems.

To register your interest in attending SEM2010 or to receive further
information, or to be sent a form for the submission of abstracts
for oral and poster presentations please contact
info<-at->sem2010<.>org<.>uk.

The deadline for submission of abstract is 19 February 2010.

Catherine Higgitt on behalf of the organising committee
Department of Conservation and Scientific Research,
The British Museum,
Great Russell Street,
London WC1B 3DG


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