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Rozwój technologii dezynsekcji dóbr kultury przy użyciu fumigacji
The Development of the Technology of the Disinsectization of Cultural Property by Means of Fumigation

Author(s): Adam Krajewski
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts
Published by: Krajowy Ośrodek Badań i Dokumentacji Zabytków
Keywords: fumigation methods; toxic gases; wood

Summary/Abstract: A survey of fumigation methods and measures used in the past century. The author analysed assorted aspects of applying toxic gases, i. a. sulphur dioxide, carbon disulfide, carbon tetrachloride, hydrogen cyanide, phosphine, methyl bromide, acrylonitrile and sulfuryl fluoride, and concisely described the first practical application of non-toxic hydrogen for combating insects in museum exhibits made of wood.

  • Issue Year: 2002
  • Issue No: 3-4
  • Page Range: 360-373
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish
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