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Dear Megan, Thank you for reaching out! Indeed, mercury can vaporize at an ambient temperature, starting at 25°C. It vaporizes slowly at that temperature, and triples at 40°C. An option would be to store them at a low temperature (18°C) and stable relative humidity, with a retention tank to prevent ...

Hi Elizabeth, Thank you very much for sharing these valuable resources - I will take the time to study them carefully. Our conservation team is well aware of the safety and degradation issues related to the various photographic media. However, current efforts toward greater environmental responsibility ...

Dear colleagues, I am reaching out to request your expert recommendations regarding sustainable storage conditions-specifically temperature and relative humidity-for the long-term preservation of photographic heritage. In particular, I am looking for guidance on storing the following materials: ...