Call for papers--Conference on History, Technology and Conservation alloys

Call for Papers

Conference

"Aluminum: History, Technology and Conservation"

The International Council of Museums Committee for Conservation
Metal Working Group, in partnership with the Foundation of the
American Institute for Conservation and the Lunder Conservation
Center, is pleased to announce the first ever conference on the
history, technology and conservation of aluminum alloys. This
interdisciplinary conference will bring together specialists from
the fields of conservation, scientific research, and industry to
facilitate an exchange of knowledge and expertise in the
deterioration and conservation of aluminum alloys. This will be the
first conference convened to address these fundamental issues.

The three-day program (April 7-9, 2014) will feature 40-minute
lectures by invited speakers, as well as 20-minute submitted
presentations, with each session followed by a Q and A. An optional
one-day workshop (April 10, 2014) on the identification of aluminum
alloys and finishes will also be offered as a professional
development opportunity.

Papers and posters discussing any of the following conference themes
are invited for submission. Case studies are especially welcome.

    History, production, fabrication and use of aluminum

    Corrosion and deterioration studies

    Conservation of archaeological objects - marine, terrestrial and
    industrial

    Materials characterization and identification

    Coatings, surface treatments and corrosion inhibition,
    particularly the latest developments in corrosion mitigation
    through development of innovative and environmentally friendly
    inhibitors and modern coating systems

    Conservation and use of aluminum alloys in contemporary art

    Conservation of aluminum architectural structures and elements

    Preventive conservation

Paper abstract deadline: August 30, 2013. Please email abstracts of
no more than 600 words to aluminum2014<-at->gmail<.>com Contributions must
be in English and include full contact details of the authors
(affiliation, address, telephone, Fax: and email).

Poster abstract deadline: August 30, 2013. Please email abstracts of
no more than 400 words to aluminum2014<-at->gmail<.>com Contributions must
be in English and include full contact details of the authors
(affiliation, address, telephone, Fax: and email).

Accepted papers and posters deadline is December 30, 2013.

Further information: The conference will be held at the Smithsonian
American Art Museum, McEvoy Auditorium in Washington D.C.  The
one-day workshop will be hosted by the Emil Buehler Conservation
Laboratory at the National Air and Space Museum, Steven F.
Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia (April 10, 2014).  For more
information, please email aluminum2014<-at->gmail<.>com

Organizing Committee

    Claudia Chemello
    Malcolm Collum
    Paul Mardikian
    Joe Sembrat
    Lisa Young


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