New book on microstructure and metallurgy

Book published of interest to object conservators:

    Ancient Metals: Microstructure and Metallurgy Volume 1.
    Published by CSP: Conservation Science Press, Los Angeles and
    Ware, Hertfordshire.
    By David A. Scott, 255 pages, full colour throughout, paperback,
    ISBN 978 0 9829338 0 0.

This volume is a comprehensive introduction to the copper based
alloys of antiquity, including copper silver, copper tin, copper
zinc and other copper alloys of importance.  The book is largely
concerned with the microstructure and metallography of the alloys
described and is copiously illustrated. Price: 79 Dollars (US), 69
Euros (Europe), 59 Pounds (UK).

To order a copy of this volume please send email to: Dr. David A.
Scott <dascott<-at->ucla<.>edu>.


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