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http://dx.doi.org/10.12654/JCS.2017.33.3.05

UV Degradation Characteristics and Applicability of Coating Agent for Conservation of FRP Artifacts  

Han, Ye Bin (Department of Cultural Heritage Conservation & Restoration, Graduate School of Cultural Heritage, Korea National University of Cultural Heritage)
Chung, Yong Jae (Department of Cultural Heritage Conservation & Restoration, Graduate School of Cultural Heritage, Korea National University of Cultural Heritage)
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Journal of Conservation Science / v.33, no.3, 2017 , pp. 203-214 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study evaluated the degradation characteristics of FRP by ultraviolet (UV) rays and applied a UV-resistant coating to prevent the degradation of the surface of these sculptures. As a result of the degradation caused by UV rays, there were slight changes in the FRP surface and contact angle. The chromaticity sharply increased in the early phase of degradation. After applying the coating to the FRP, no significant surface changes were observed. However, it had lower changes in color as compared to the uncoated specimen, so it was verified that the control of discoloration could be possible. Some changes in the gloss and contact angle were observed depending on the extent of degradation, but the UV coating agent remained relatively stable. Analysis of the infrared light spectrum showed that there were almost no chemical changes, and it could be concluded that the coating treatment prevented degradation for a certain period. This study investigated the degradation of FRP used as materials in artwork exposed to UV rays, and it was found that there was a delay in the onset of degradation in the FRP with the UV-resistant coating when compared to the uncoated FRP.
Keywords
FRP artworks; UV degradation; UV stabilizer; Coating; Preventive preservation;
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