Course: Laboratory I

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Course title Laboratory I
Course code KCHTFR/LAB1
Organizational form of instruction Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Lesniaková Petra, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Block 1, all fields/studios): Theoretical introduction to laboratories / preparation of solutions Basics of safety, first aid, toxicology / toxicity, protective equipment and health protection. Basic laboratory operations, tools and devices. Technical and safety data sheets. Laboratory protocol. Preparation of Prussian blue: filtration, basic chemical calculations. Block 2, Studio of Conservation of Stone or Wall Paintings): Basic laboratory operations / building materials Lime: binder and filler of mortars, ratio of components, filtration of the filler. Capillarity: Karsten tube and water uptake of porous inorganic materials. Block 2, Studio of Conservation of Paper/Books or Paintings on Paper): Basic laboratory operations / pH, surfactant preparation pH measurement: potentiometric pH measurement, pH meter and pH indicators. Preparing Venetian soap. Block 3, Studio of Conservation of Stone or Wall Paintings): Basic laboratory operations / building materials Sieve filler analysis, microscopy. Determination of moisture and water-soluble salt contents in building materials, UV / VIS spectroscopy. Block 3, Studio of Conservation of Paper/Books or Paintings on Paper): Basic laboratory operations / restoration and art materials Microscopy: working with a microscope, microscopic properties of selected natural fibres. Block 4, all fields/studios): Formation of polymer films (drying of binders) Aqueous polymer dispersions: determination of dry matter and pH, comparison with the technical / safety data sheet, dilution of the dispersion to a given concentration, film formation / drying of binders.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Demonstration, Laboratory work, Work-related activities
  • Practical training - 14 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to deepen and expand theoretical knowledge in the field of chemistry. The laboratory tasks are focused on linking this knowledge with restoration practice. Throughout the course, students will acquire practical skills such as working in a laboratory and using microscopic techniques. Writing the laboratory report will serve as preparation for writing other written works, including final theses.
Students get practical experience of basic chemistry conected with materials and methods commonly used in conservation profession. Students obtain basic knowledge in the field of chemical technology of monument conservation. In addition to, students obtain experience with written documents.
Prerequisites
Students should attend the course Basics of Chemistry I.

Assessment methods and criteria
Home assignment evaluation, Student performance assessment

Students gain credits if they attend the laboratory course performing given experiments and submitting laboratory report at the end of the semester.
Recommended literature
  • Blažek, J. a kol. Chemie pro studijní obory SOŠ a SOU nechemického zaměření. SPN-Pedagogické nakladatelství, a.s.. Praha: SPN, 1985.
  • Ďurovič, M. a kol. Restaurování a konzervování archiválií a knih. Praha: Paseka, 2002.
  • Kotlík, Petr. Stavební materiály historických objektů : materiály, koroze, sanace. Praha: Vysoká škola chemicko-technologická, 1999. ISBN 80-7080-347-9.
  • Losos L. Pozlacování a polychromie. Praha: Grada, 2005.
  • Slánský B. Technika malby díl I. malířský a konzervační materiál, Technika malby díl II průzkum a restaurování obrazů. Paseka: Nakladatelství, 2003.
  • Sýkorová, Dagmar. Návody pro laboratoře z anorganické chemie. Praha: Vysoká škola chemicko-technologická v Praze, 2001. ISBN 80-7080-452-1.
  • Šimůnková, E., Bayerová, T. Pigmenty. Praha, 1999.
  • Zelinger, J. a kol. Chemie v práci konzervátora a restaurátora. Academia, 1982.


Study plans that include the course
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