A novel inorganic phosphate-based adhesive for bonding archaeological pottery: a preliminary exploration

• Published in: Heritage science Vol. 12; no. 1; pp. 164 - 16
• Main Authors: Xie, Lina, Li, Yuhu, Hu, Wenjing, Fang, Shiqiang, Chen, Xue-Qiang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 24.05.2024; Springer Nature B.V; SpringerOpen
• Subjects: Adhesive bonding; Adhesive strength; Adhesives; Aging; Archaeological pottery; Bonding material; Bonding strength; Ceramics; Chemistry and Materials Science; Color; Color variation; Fracture surfaces; High temperature; Inorganic phosphate-based adhesive; Materials Science; Microstructure; Phase composition; Pottery; Shear strength; Titanium dioxide; Ultraviolet radiation; Bonding material; Bonding strength; Microstructure; Archaeological pottery; Inorganic phosphate-based adhesive; Color variation

Damage and fracture of archaeological potteries not only jeopardize the long-term preservation but also hinder their exhibition. To repair these pottery sherds effectively, this study introduces a novel inorganic phosphate-based adhesive and evaluates its effectiveness through a series of experiment...