The document summarizes recent research at the Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI). It describes how CCI conducts research through consultation with clients, project proposals, and dissemination of results. It then provides an overview of CCI's research framework and lists current research projects in areas like collections, metals, paper, adhesives, and paintings. The document also discusses new research in 2008 and areas of special interest, including the development of portable analytical labs.

17. P is permanence or expected lifetime and C and K are GAB parameters. This simplifies to the following quadratic expression which allows solution for Aw 2 Where N is a complex constant which includes P 2 /P 1 The revised Isoperm equation which includes temperature independent GAB parameters:

18. Equilibrium moisture detector – measures GAB parameters vs. temperture

20. Scientist- Nancy Binnie – working with Conservator Jim Hay to open windows in the paint and measure colour with the Minolta hand-held spectrophotometer the original colour scheme Working on the interior of buildings

21. Statue of Queen Victoria – inside Library of Parliament.

22. On-site analytical instrument – Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer. Fibre optic measures reflection spectrum and allows on-site non-destructive analysis. On site scientific techniques applied to the statue of Queen Victoria – inside Library of Parliament.

23. The FTIR reflectance spectrometer used to identify the surface contamination on the Statue of Queen Victoria

24. Attenuated Total reflection (ATR) is also available as an on site FTIR technique with this instrument. Used to analyze inks in the Archimedes Palimpsest – oldest known text of Archimedes theorems – in Walters Art Gallery- Baltimore. Instrument portability allows CCI to offer service anywhere.

25. Built-in TV camera allows semi microscopic selection of detail for spectral measurement – and In this instance the analysis of original ink (Blue spectrum) and later –post palimpsest ink (Red Spectrum).

26. Dissemination - publicatiions