Archives decontamination by gamma irradiation

• Autorzy: Bratu E. , Moise I. V. , Cutrubinis M. , Virgolici M.
• Konferencja: Proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Developments and Applications of Nuclear Technologies 15-17 September 2008, Białowieża, Poland
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The treatment of archives with gamma irradiation is an efficient and environmental friendly alternative for biological decontamination of large volume of archives. It substitutes the use of chemicals for conservation and contributes to safer workplaces. This work is targeting documents from recent archives where the value of information is not obsolete and may become an important historical and cultural testimony. For a successful treatment, an optimal absorbed dose has to be established. An excessive dose may damage papers and an insufficient one will not reduce bioburden to the desired level. An interdisciplinary team was performing various physical and chemical tests in order to evaluate deterioration of paper at high doses. In the case of natural disaster, it is not excluded the “emergency” treatment for documents in immediate danger of total destruction.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

decontaminatio; archives; gamma irradiation; treatment; tests

• Wydawca: Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology
• Czasopismo: Nukleonika
• Rocznik: 2009
• Tom: Vol. 54, No. 2
• Strony: 77--84
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 8 poz., rys.

Twórcy

autor

Bratu E.

autor

Moise I. V.

autor

Cutrubinis M.

autor

Virgolici M.

• Department of Technological Irradiation (IRASM), Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering (IFIN HH), 407 Atomistilor Str., P. O. Box MG-6, Romania, Tel.: [phone], Fax: [phone],

Bibliografia

• 1. Adamo M, Brizzi M, Magaudda G et al. (2001) Gamma radiation treatment of paper in different environmental conditions: chemical, physical and microbiological analysis. Restaurator 22;2:107–131
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• 5. Magaudda G (2004) The recovery of biodeteriorated books and archive documents through gamma radiation: some considerations on the results achieved. J Cultural Heritage 5:113–118
• 6. Paun J (1978) Using gamma rays for archive documents disinfection. Revista Arhivelor, Bul, pp 79–82
• 7. Sinco P (2000) The use of gamma rays in book conservation. Nuclear News, April, pp 38–40
• 8. SR EN ISO 11137:2006 (2006) Sterilization of health care products – radiation. Part 3: Establishing the sterilization dose. ASRO, Oct, 2006