Purpose
The purpose of this study is to determine the nature of archaeological papyrus damage and monitoring the mechanics of damage caused by black inks to the chemical properties of ancient papyrus.
Design/methodology/approach
This study the papyrus surface with a digital microscopy “USB,” examination and analyzing by “Scanning Electron Microscope,” characterization of black ink used in writing the ancient papyrus using “Scanning Electron Microscopy” with (EDX). Detection of changes in the chemical bonds of ancient papyrus samples by “Fourier transform infrared” FTIR.
Findings
The result confirmed that SEM examination showed the organization of the parenchyma cells that make up papyrus tissue. Characteristic waveform appears, it indicates the ancient Egyptian manufacturer’s use of the (Strips Method) in the process of manufacturing the archaeological papyrus. Also, the appearance of (Over Lapping) stacking of papyrus slides. EDX analysis showed that the black ink used to write the papyrus was (Carbon Ink). High oxygen content in the papyrus sample analysis indicates deterioration of the cellulose fibers. FTIR spectrum showed that Arabic gum is the bonding material for carbon ink particles, it also showed that archaeological papyrus suffers from hydrolysis due to exposure of papyrus fibers to high moisture content or direct water, resulting in smudge, bleeding and fading of carbon ink on the archaeological papyrus support.
Originality/value
The study is archaeological papyrus with black ink scripts from the excavation of the Qasr I brim.
The research addresses the structural restoration from the geometric perspective of the archaeological establishment and highlights the ways and means of restoring the facility in sound engineering methods from reinforcement and reinforcement to reaching the jaw and installation works if required in initiating various treatment processes, it is necessary to know and examine the relationship between the treatment material, the installation of the stone and the methods used to treat the impact. In order for the treatment to be carried out in a meaningful manner, we must not only know the nature and characteristics of the physical or chemical reinforced product and the mechanical functioning of the stone, but also the product's ability to penetrate, treat the quarantine and reduce its location.
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