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Ammonium nitrate

== Description ==
Colorless deliquescent crystals that are made by the action of ammonia on nitric acid. Ammonium nitrate is a strong oxidizer and can explode when heated. Ammonium nitrate also can produce shock induced explosions when exposed to organic materials. Commercially, it is used as an explosive, a fertilizer, a corrosion inhibitor, and an ingredient in insecticides.
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
Norway saltpeter; Norway saltpetre
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|ammonium nitrate.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
== Risks ==
* Explosive in closed containers and high temperatures. Strong oxidizing agent. 
* ThermoFisher: SDS
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol, methanol. pH of 0.1 M solution in water = 5.43
Composition 	HN4NO3
CAS 	6484-52-2
Melting Point 	169.6 C
Density 	1.72 g/ml
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 80.1
Refractive Index	1.413, 1.611 (He), 1.63
==Resources and Citations==
* Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
* The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 567
* Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
* CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: ref. index=1.413, 1.611 (He), 1.63
* Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
* The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
Category:Materials database
Ammonium oxalate

== Description ==
Colorless crystals that are used in dyeing textiles, polishing metals, and the electrolytic detinning of iron. Ammonium oxalate is also used as a detection reagent for calcium and lead.
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
diammonium salt of ethanedioic acid
== Risks ==
* Combustible. 
* Decomposes on burning to produce toxic fumes. 
* Toxic by ingestion. 
* Contact may cause irritation and burns. 
* Fisher Scientific: SDS
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
Soluble in water. pH of 0.1 M solution = 6.4 
Slightly soluble in alcohol.
Composition 	C2H8N2O4
CAS 	1113-38-8
Density 	1.5 g/ml
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 124.1
==Resources and Citations==
* The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 556
Category:Materials database
Ammonium persulfate

== Description ==
White crystalline material that is a strong oxidizer. Ammonium persulfate is used as a bleaching agent, for processing black and white photographs, and for etching printed circuit boards.
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
ammonium peroxydisulfate; ammonium persulphate (Br.)
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|ammonium persulfate.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
== Risks ==
* Noncombustible but may react with organic materials to cause a fire. 
* Strong oxidizer. 
* Inhalation and contact may cause burns and allergic reactions. 
* Hill Brothers: SDS
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
Soluble in water.
Composition 	(NH4)2S2O8
CAS 	7727-54-0
Density 	1.98 g/ml
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 228.20
==Resources and Citations==
* Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
* Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
* Website: www.haz-map.com/alleric.htm
Category:Materials database
Ammonium phosphate dibasic

== Description ==
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|ammonium phosphate dibasic.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
Ororless, colorless crystals that is used to fireproof textiles, paper, wood, and baskets. Ammonium phosphate dibasic is also used as a flux for soldering tin, copper, brass, and zinc.
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
secondary ammonium phosphate; diammonium hydrogen phosphate
== Risks ==
* Harmful if swallowed. 
* Contact causes irritation.
* Fisher Scientific: SDS
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
* Soluble in water forming solution with pH about 8. 
* Insoluble in alcohol, acetone.
* Used for the detection of magnesium (Arnold 1984).
Composition 	(NH4)2HPO4
CAS 	7783-28-0
Density 	1.62 g/ml
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 132.06
==Resources and Citations==
* A. Arnold, "Determination of mineral salts from monuments", Studies in Conservation (29) 1984 (Detection of magnesium)
* Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
* The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 576
* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammonium_phosphate (Accessed Mar. 20, 2006)
Category:Materials database
Ammonium sulfamate

== Description ==
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|ammonium sulfamate.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
Hygroscopic plate-like crystals that are used as a flame retardant on textiles and paper products. Ammonium sulfamate is also used as a weed killer and fungicide and is effective for killing moss on concrete.
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
sulfamic acid monoammonium salt; AMS; Amcide; Ammate [DuPont]; ammonium amidosulfonate; ammonium amidosulphate
== Risks ==
* Nonflammable. 
* Inhalation and contact cause irritation, burns, and allergic reactions. 
* LD50 = 3900 mg/kg. Decomposes at 160C. 
* Fisher Scientific: MSDS
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
Soluble in water, ammonium hydroxide. Slightly soluble in ethanol, glycerol, glycol formamide.
Composition 	NH4OSO2NH2
CAS 	7773-06-0
Melting Point 	130 C
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 96.0789
Boiling Point 	160 C (dec)
==Resources and Citations==
* The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: Entry # 589
* Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
* G.Caneva, M.P.Nugari, O.Salvadori, Biology in the Conservation of Works of Art, ICCROM, Rome, 1991
* Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
Category:Materials database
Ammonium sulfate

== Description ==
White or gray orthorhombic crystals that are used for flame proofing textiles and paper products, for tanning leather, and for the manufacture of viscose silk. Commercially, ammonium sulfate is also used as a fertilizer and as a reagent in water purification systems. Crystals of ammonium sulfate found in the bloom on painting varnishes and in a discolored area of a watercolor paper substrate may be due to sulfur dioxide pollutants (Hatchfield 2002). In a closed environment, a saturated solution of ammonium sulfate will form an equilibrium at a relative humidity of about 81% (20C).
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
ammonium sulphate (Br.); svovlsur ammoniak (Dan.); Ammoniumsulfat (Deut., Sven.); diammonium sulfate; Actamaster; Dolamin; mascagnite
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|ammonium sulfate.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
== Risks ==
Nonflammable. May corrode metals.
Harmful if swallowed. Contact may cause irritation. 
Fisher Scientific: SDS
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
Soluble in water (pH=5.5 at 0.1 mol/L). Insoluble in ethanol, acetone. 
Deliquescent point at 20C is 80.6 % RH (see saturated salt solutions)
Composition 	(NH4)2SO4
CAS 	7783-20-2
Melting Point 	235-280 C (dec)
Density 	1.77 g/ml
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 132.14
== Resources and Citations ==
* G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 58
* Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
* Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
* Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
* Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
* The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 590
* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammonium_sulfate (Accessed Jan. 25, 2006)
* Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
* The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
Category:Materials database
Ammonium sulfide

== Description ==
Yellow crystals that are unstable at room temperature or in the presence of moisture. Ammonium sulfide is sold commercially as a liquid that is primarily composed of ammonium bisulfide, NH4HS. Ammonium sulfide is used in photographic developers, in the manufacture of textiles, and to produce a dark patina on brasses and bronzes.
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
diammonium sulfide; aqueous ammonium sulfide
== Risks ==
* Evolves hydrogen sulfide on contact with acids. 
* Strongly irritating to skin and membranes. 
* Flammable. Flash point = 22 C 
* Fisher Scientific: SDS
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
Soluble in water. pH = 9.5 
Smells of ammonia and rotten eggs.
Composition 	(NH4)2S
CAS 	12135-76-1
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 68.15
==Resources and Citations==
* Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
* Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
* The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 591
* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammonium_sulfide (Accessed Mar. 20, 2006)
Category:Materials database
Ammonium thiosulfate

== Description ==
A white crystalline solid that is used as a photographic fixing agent. Ammonium thiosulfate is also used as a fungicide, a metal lubricant, and an analytical reagent. It acts as a reducing agent that is effective for cleaning metals and alloys containing tin, zinc, lead, or silver.
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
ammonium thiosulphate (Br.)
== Risks ==
* Contact may cause irritation. 
* Noncombustible. 
* Plant Food: SDS
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol.
Composition 	(NH4)2S2O3
CAS 	7783-18-8
Melting Point 	150 C (dec)
Density 	1.32 g/ml
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 148.21
==Resources and Citations==
* Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
* Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
* The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 598
Category:Materials database
Amorphous

== Description ==
Any material with a noncrystalline structure. All liquids are amorphous. Some solids, such as glass, wood, plastic, and rubber can be amorphous.
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
amorfní látka (Ces.); amorf (Dan, Ned., Sven.); amorphes Material (Deut.); amorphe (Fr.); cialo amorficzne (Pol.); amorfo (Port.); (Sven.);
== Resources and Citations ==
* G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971
* Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
* Walter C. McCrone, John Gustave Delly, The Particle Atlas, W. McCrone Associates, Chicago, IV, 1972
* Mary-Lou Florian, Dale Paul Kronkright, Ruth E. Norton, The Conservation of Artifacts Made from Plant Materials, The Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, 1990
* Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990
* Matt Roberts, Don Etherington, Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books: a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1982
* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amorphous (Accessed Mar. 20, 2006) -for non-English terms
* Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
* The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
Category:Materials database
Amphibole

== Description ==
One of the major classes of silicate minerals. Amphiboles, in general, are a series of doubly hydrated silicates containing either sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, or aluminum. They are distinguished from pyroxenes, a second major class, by their cleavage planes. Amphiboles have cleavage angles of 56 and 124 degrees while pyroxenes have cleavage angles of 5 and 93 degrees. Amphiboles are commonly found in both igneous and metamorphic rocks. Examples of some amphibole minerals are: hornblende, glaucophane, amphibolite, actinolite, and tremolite.
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
amfibol (Ces., Sven.); Amphibol (Deut.); amphibole (Fr.); amfibool (Ned.); amfibole (Pol.); anfíbola (Port.); (Sven.)
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
Density = 2.9-3.2 g/ml
==Resources and Citations==
* R.F.Symmes, T.T.Harding, Paul Taylor, Rocks, Fossils and Gems, DK Publishing, Inc., New York City, 1997
* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphibole (Accessed Mar. 20, 2006) -for non-English terms
* CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: density=2.9-3.2
* Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
* The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
Category:Materials database
Amur cork tree

== Description ==
The bark from the amur cork tree (Phellodendron amurense) is extracted to produce a yellow dye. The principal colorant is berberine.
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
Phellodendron amurense; kihada (Jap.); Japanese yellow wood
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
Autofluorescence = intense yellow
== Additional Images ==
File:japanese yellow wood.jpg|Japanese yellow wood
File:kihada_dyed paper_lg.jpg|Kihada
File:kihada_dyed paper_sm.jpg|Kihada
==Resources and Citations==
* S.Simoyama, Y.Noda, S.Katshuhara, "Non-Destructive Analysis of Ukiyo-E Prints" Dyes in History and Archaeology, No.15, Paper presented in Manchester England, Nov. 1996.
* Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: cork tree" a [Accessed March 5, 2002].
* R.Feller, M.Curran, C.Bailie, 'Identification of Traditional Organic Colorants Employed in Japanese Prints and Determination of their Rates of Fading', Japanese Woodblock Prints, Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Oberlin, 1984
Category:Materials database
Amyl acetate

== Description ==
A colorless volatile liquid solvent that smells and tastes like bananas. Amyl acetate is a mixture of five isomers and is sometimes sold under the names banana oil or pear oil. Its primary isomer is isoamyl acetate. Amyl acetate was introduced in 1887 as a solvent for cellulose nitrate (see Zapon lacquer) and was also later used for cellulose acetate. It has also been used in dyeing and finishing textiles, in linoleum oil cloth, and as a banana flavorant. Amyl acetate is still used as a solvent in nail polishes, leather polishes, waterproof varnishes, bronzing liquids, and metallic paints.
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
isoamyl acetate; banana oil; pear oil; amylacetic ester
== Risks ==
* Inhalation and contact can cause irritation. 
* Flammable, high fire risk. Flash point = 38 C (100 F) 
* Integra Chem: SDS
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
Miscible in ethanol, ether, ethyl acetate, amyl alcohol and linseed oil. Slightly soluble in water.
Composition 	CH3COOC5H11
CAS 	628-63-7
Melting Point 	-70.8 C
Density 	0.88 g/ml
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 130.2
Refractive Index	1.400
Boiling Point 	148 C
==Resources and Citations==
* R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia, Dover Publications, New York, 1966
* G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 59
* Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
* Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
* Matt Roberts, Don Etherington, Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books: a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1982
* Kurt Wehlte, The Materials and Techniques of Painting, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York, 1975
* Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
* The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 5125
* The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
* Termlist for conservation at www.hants.org.uk/museums
* CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: ref. index=1.400
Category:Materials database
Amyl alcohol, mixed isomers

== Description ==
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|amyl alcohol, mixed isomers.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
A colorless volatile liquid composed of up to eight isomers. Amyl alcohol, or fusel oil, primarily contains n-amyl and isoamyl alcohol. Amyl alcohol is used as a solvent for organic synthesis.
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
fusel oil; isoamyl alcohol; amyl hydrate; pentyl alcohol; mixed pentanols
== Risks ==
* Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. 
* Skin contact causes irritation and may burn. 
* Flammable. Fire risk. Flash point = 33 C (91 F) 
* Fisher Scientific: SDS
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
Miscible with ethanol, benzene and ether. Slightly soluble in water.
Composition 	C5H11OH
Density 	0.81-0.82 g/ml
Molecular Weight	mol. wt.=88.15
Refractive Index	1.408 (1-pentanol)
==Resources and Citations==
* G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 59
* The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: #4339
* Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
* Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
* The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
* CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: ref. index = 1.408 (1-pentanol)
Category:Materials database
Amyl nitrate

== Description ==
A colorless, sweet smelling liquid that is used medicinally as a muscle relaxer and as an antidote to sodium cyanide. Amyl nitrate was first produced in 1857 and was originally used as a treatment for angina. Amyl nitrate was used as an ingredient for the production of celluloid. This is not the same material as amyl nitrite, which is popularly used as an inhalant.
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
n-amyl nitrate; amyl nitrite
== Risks ==
* Highly flammable. Flash point 48C. 
* Ingestion is fatal. 
* Inhalation causes vasal dilation and muscle relaxation. 
* May cause dizziness and headaches. 
* Overdoses may cause fainting, asphyxia, and circulatory collapse.
* NIH: 
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
Vaporized at room temperature.
Composition 	C5H11NO3
CAS 	463-04-7
Density 	0.99 g/ml
Boiling Point	145 C
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
* Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amyl_nitrate (Accessed Jan 15, 2006)
* Website: www.hants.org.uk/museums -termlist for conservation --
* Website: http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/inhalants/inhalants_info5.shtml
Category:Materials database
Amylaceous

== Description ==
A descriptive term that indicates a materials resembles starch. 
See paste.
==Resources and Citations==
* Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', Engineered Plastics, ASM International, 1988
* Matt Roberts, Don Etherington, Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books: a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1982
Category:Materials database
Amylase

== Description ==
A group of enzymes that breakdown starch into its basic sugars, such as maltose or glucose. Amylase enzymes are used in baking, fermentation, textile sizing and for stain removal. They have been used in conservation for the removal of starch adhesives.
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
Amylase (Deut.); amylase (Fr., Ned.); amylaza (Pol.); amylas (Sven.)
== Risks ==
* Contact may cause irritation.
* Edvotek: SDS
==Resources and Citations==
* D.Grattan, J.St.Hilaire, H.Burgess, J.McCawley, "The Characterization of Enzymes for Use in Paper Conservation" in Conservation of Library and Archive Materials and the Graphic Arts, ed. G.Petherbridge, London: Butterworths, 1987, p.15-24.
* Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
* Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings, J.Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 1990
* The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 640
* DISTLIST 25 Jan 2002 ...a-Amylase Type x1-B Crude (from Bacillus Species) at 40 deg C for 2 hours...
* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amylase (Accessed Mar. 20, 2006) -for non-English terms
Category:Materials database
Amylopectin

== Description ==
The insoluble portion of starch that is contained in the outer shell of the starch granule. Amylopectin is composed of branched chain polymer of glucose units. It forms a paste with water and acts as an emulsifier. Amylopectin turns violet with iodine.
== Resources and Citations ==
* G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 767
* Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
* C.V.Horie, Materials for Conservation, Butterworth-Heineman, London, 1997
* Book and Paper Group, Paper Conservation Catalog, AIC, 1984, 1989
Category:Materials database
Amylose

== Description ==
The soluble portion of starch that is contained in the inside of the starch granule. Amylose is composed of straight chain polymer of glucose units. It forms a gel with water and has strong adhesive properties. Amylose turns blue with iodine.
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
Amylose (Deut.); amylosa (Esp.); amylose (Fr., Ned.); amyloza (Pol.)
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
Soluble in water.
== Resources and Citations ==
* G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971
* Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
* Book and Paper Group, Paper Conservation Catalog, AIC, 1984, 1989
* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amylose (Accessed Mar. 20, 2006) -for non-English terms
* Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
* The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
Category:Materials database
Anaerobic

== Description ==
The ability of an organism, such as bacteria, to live in the absence of oxygen. Examples are tetanus, gangrene and botulism. Some chemical reactions, such as fermentation, are also anaerobic.
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
Anaerobie (Deut.); anaérobie (Fr.); anaëroob (Ned.);
==Resources and Citations==
* Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
* Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
* The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaerobic (Accessed Mar. 20, 2006) -for non-English terms
Category:Materials database