C2867 Chemistry and technology of historical paints, varnishes and lacquers

Faculty of Science
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/0/2. 4 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Karel Novotný, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Jaromír Tulka, CSc. (lecturer)
Ing. Mgr. Bc. Radka Kopecká, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Karel Novotný, Ph.D.
Department of Chemistry – Chemistry Section – Faculty of Science
Supplier department: Department of Chemistry – Chemistry Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 17. 2. to Sat 24. 5. Thu 13:00–16:50 C14/207
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The subject is designed as a course motivating students to acquire knowledge of chemistry and the technology of making historical paints, varnishes and fermes. The aim is not only to obtain a theoretical overview of the raw materials and the resulting products, but also, within the framework of laboratory exercises, practical verification of the preparation of the target products and their optimal application technology according to historical recipes. At the same time, emphasis is placed on the possibility of modifying recipes from a toxicological and ecological point of view.
Learning outcomes
After completion of the course, the student will gain a deeper understanding of the chemical nature and technology of making historic paints, varnishes and fermeses, will be able to work independently in the development of this area, design and apply surface treatments within the framework of the care of cultural heritage objects. The graduate will also be able to use professional literature, databases and other information sources effectively and systematically.
Syllabus
  • Basic principles of uses and composition of historic paints, varnishes and fermeses (pigments and dyes preparation, vasnishing, chemical cleaning and modification). The list of recepies for historical paints.
Literature
  • LU, Rong, MIYAKOSHI, Tetsuo Lacquer Chemistry and Applications, Elsevier (2015) MARTENS, Ch. R. Technology of Paints, Varnishes and Lacquers, Reinhold Book Corp. (1968) VANÍČEK, O. Technologie nátěrových hmot a nátěrů, Praha, SNTL (1958) T
Teaching methods
lecture and practical course
Assessment methods
k
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2023, Spring 2024.
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