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2017

Journal article

Refinements introduced in the Oddy Test methodology

The ‘Oddy test’ is an accelerated corrosion test introduced in the 1970s at the British Museum to identify materials likely to emit volatile substances that could harm museum artefacts. It is carried out in many museums all around the world, but not always using the same methodology, which makes it...

Korenberg, Capucine ; Keable, Melanie ; Phippard, Julie ; Doyle, Adrian
Oddy test, pollutants, and material testing