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Sem/Edx Analysis Of Bronze Disease, Brian Pauley, Nicole Bishop Dec 2018

Sem/Edx Analysis Of Bronze Disease, Brian Pauley, Nicole Bishop

Fall 2018 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

Bronze disease is a type of self-progressing corrosion of bronze. This degradation is thought to be caused by humidity but proliferated through the formation of chlorine containing compounds that further react with the air. The origination of the bronze disease in this artifact is thought to have arisen from the tanning process used in the surrounding leather. It is highly probable that potassium chloride was used in the tanning process, providing the initial chlorides that cause bronze disease. The damage that this corrosion can cause can destroy priceless artifacts. An understanding of the bronze disease structure and chemical composition is …


Determination Of Lead Content In Sidecar Coffee, Birk Shaikoski, Joshua Sebree Dec 2018

Determination Of Lead Content In Sidecar Coffee, Birk Shaikoski, Joshua Sebree

Fall 2018 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

This project analyzed the amount of lead present in coffee beans from various parts of the world and decaffeinated beans.


The Characterization Of Leather Wwii Artifacts Using Gc/Ms And Raman Spectroscopy, Brice Houser Dec 2018

The Characterization Of Leather Wwii Artifacts Using Gc/Ms And Raman Spectroscopy, Brice Houser

Fall 2018 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

Many museums face the challenge of protecting artifacts from deterioration. This process is often hampered by the history of the artifact, which can introduce factors that start or speed up the process of deterioration. An example of this is the method used during WW II to preserve leather. Mink oil or other fatty substances are used to help preserve and soften leather. A major component of mink oil is palmitic acid.

1 This fatty acid may have reacted with the brass in the same way that the oils from the hand react with coins to make that distinctive metallic smell, …


A Compositional Study Of The Uni Museum Benin Bronzes Using Scanning Electron Microscopy, Elizabeth Akers Dec 2018

A Compositional Study Of The Uni Museum Benin Bronzes Using Scanning Electron Microscopy, Elizabeth Akers

Fall 2018 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

In 1897, the British empire annexed the kingdom of Benin in present day Nigeria.1 Many cultural artifacts, including a large collection of bronze statues and plaques, were taken and distributed among major museums

• Due to their increased demand, many sellers began creating fake bronzes to sell to tourists and collectors alike

• Four Benin bronze artifacts were donated to the museum in 1968 and have been questioned in terms of authenticity based on qualitative analyses


African Masks: Are They Authentic Of Fake? A Fluorescence And Reflective Uv-Vis Spectroscopic Approach, Kaitlyn Parrott Dec 2018

African Masks: Are They Authentic Of Fake? A Fluorescence And Reflective Uv-Vis Spectroscopic Approach, Kaitlyn Parrott

Fall 2018 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

This project was a search for a new way to determine the authenticity of their African Mask collection. The University of Northern Iowa Museum has allowed the non-destructive analysis of five of their African Masks and a collection of African wood samples. This study is investigating if fluorescence spectroscopy and reflective UV-Vis spectroscopy of the African masks Of the five masks two are authentic masks, two are fake, and one the authenticity is unknown.


Raman Spectroscopy For Authentication Of African Tribal Masks, Huzaifa Islam Shah, Joshua Sebree Dec 2018

Raman Spectroscopy For Authentication Of African Tribal Masks, Huzaifa Islam Shah, Joshua Sebree

Fall 2018 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

University of Northern Iowa museum’s collection includes some wooden African tribal masks and African wood samples . Authenticity of the masks was doubted, therefore 5 of the masks and 27 different African wood samples were analyzed using Raman spectroscopy to determine the authenticity of the masks. The data obtained suggested that none of the masks were made up of the wood samples from Africa examined in the project.


Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Of African Tribal Masks, Jordan Smith, Huzaifa Shah, Kaitlyn Parrott Dec 2018

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Of African Tribal Masks, Jordan Smith, Huzaifa Shah, Kaitlyn Parrott

Fall 2018 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

The project attempts to determine the authenticity of African masks using near-infrared spectroscopy.


Quantification Of Trigonellinefrom Coffee Beans And Its Correlation With The Ph, Kashif A. Shaikh, Jaspreet K. Rishi, Joshua Sebree Dec 2018

Quantification Of Trigonellinefrom Coffee Beans And Its Correlation With The Ph, Kashif A. Shaikh, Jaspreet K. Rishi, Joshua Sebree

Fall 2018 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

This project analyzed the amount of trigonelline preseent in coffee beans at various stages of the roasting process.


Raman Spectroscopy Of Bronze Disease On Wwii Artifacts, Andrea M. Reutzel Dec 2018

Raman Spectroscopy Of Bronze Disease On Wwii Artifacts, Andrea M. Reutzel

Fall 2018 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

Patina is a film that forms on bronze or similar metals over a long period of time due to an oxidation reaction. If cuprous chloride in copper alloys are present, it reacts with water to create hydrochloric acid. Hydrochloric acid in the presence of metals will cause corrosions of the bronze and over time it will completely eat away at the metal. This reaction, known as Bronze Disease, is different than patina. Patina can act as a coat and preserver for metals. The University of Northern Iowa’s Museum is experiencing Bronze Disease on artifacts in the WWII collection. The Bronze …


Determination Of Caffeine In Peruvian Coffee At Different Levels Of Roast As Measured Through Capillary Electrophoresis, Jaspreet Kaur Rishi, Kashif Shaikh, Joshua Sebree Dec 2018

Determination Of Caffeine In Peruvian Coffee At Different Levels Of Roast As Measured Through Capillary Electrophoresis, Jaspreet Kaur Rishi, Kashif Shaikh, Joshua Sebree

Fall 2018 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

For this project, the amount of caffeine per gram of Peruvian coffee at different levels of roast was determined in 14 samples using capillary electrophoresis.


Ft-Mir-Atr Of Organic Residues From Inside Peruvian Sacrificial Jars, Warren Rouse, Dr. Joshua Sebree Dec 2018

Ft-Mir-Atr Of Organic Residues From Inside Peruvian Sacrificial Jars, Warren Rouse, Dr. Joshua Sebree

Fall 2018 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

This project used various solvents in an attempt to determine the identity of the contents of Peruvian jars to determine their purpose.


Compounds Of Coffee Over The Roasting Process, Alex Jaspering Dec 2018

Compounds Of Coffee Over The Roasting Process, Alex Jaspering

Fall 2018 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

The poster explores the changes in the concectration of chemical compounds as coffee beans are roasted.


Exploration Of Potential Treatments Of Bronze Disease Through Sem/Edx Analysis, Nicole Bishop, Brian Pauley Dec 2018

Exploration Of Potential Treatments Of Bronze Disease Through Sem/Edx Analysis, Nicole Bishop, Brian Pauley

Fall 2018 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

The poster shows a potential treatment for the corrosion of bronze objects.


Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, November 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center. Nov 2018

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, November 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Inside this Issue:

--- We're All In This Together
--- Five More Iowa Craft Breweries Certified at i-BEST
--- Paint Tracker- Free Online Program
--- Industry News


Two Films On Climate Change [Poster], University Of Northern Iowa. Center For Holocaust And Genocide Education. Oct 2018

Two Films On Climate Change [Poster], University Of Northern Iowa. Center For Holocaust And Genocide Education.

Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education Documents

A poster announcing the showing of two films on climate change: "Age of consequences" and "Climate refugees".


Communiqué: College Of Humanities, Arts & Sciences Alumni Magazine, Volume 7, Fall 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts, And Sciences. Oct 2018

Communiqué: College Of Humanities, Arts & Sciences Alumni Magazine, Volume 7, Fall 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts, And Sciences.

Communiqué: College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences Alumni Magazine

Inside This Issue:

EVERY ISSUE
--4 Message from the Dean
--5 Donor Feature
--34 CHAS Briefs
--42 New Faculty
--44 Class Notes
FEATURES
--6 Printmaking Awards
--10 Micro-CT
--14 YWCA Partnership
--22 Science in the Media
STORIES
--18 Mastodon Tusk
--20 Documentary Film Clips
--21 Tom Hockey’s Asteroid
--26 Conference Table
--28 Lake Michigan Ozone Study
--30 Strong Estate Marketing
--32 Wetland Restoration
--36 Alumni at NASA
--37 Theatre CR Artistic Director
--38 Human Rights Fight
--40 Summer Undergraduate Research Program


Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, Fall 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center. Sep 2018

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, Fall 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Inside this Issue:

--- RCRA E-Manifests Workshop Scheduled for November 6
--- Midwest Food Recovery Summit Session Presentations
--- New Food Waste Case Studies
--- Industry News


Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, July/August 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center. Jul 2018

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, July/August 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Inside this Issue:

--- Midwest Food Recovery Summit Kicks Off in Two Weeks
--- Food Waste Posters Now Available
--- Four More Iowa Craft Breweries Became Certified This Summer
--- Industry News


Crosssections, Summer 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Physics. Jul 2018

Crosssections, Summer 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Physics.

CrossSections

Inside This Issue:
--A Message from the Department Head, Paul Shand
--Faculty Profile Lawrence Escalada
--Department Happenings
--Student Profile Byron Fritch
--Student Research
--Physics Education
--Alumni Profile Cody Wilson
--Alumni News
--Listing and Solicitation


Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, June 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center. Jun 2018

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, June 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Inside this Issue:

--- Innovator Lightning Round Announced for 2018 Midwest Food Recovery Summit
--- Food Waste Posters for Schools
--- EPA Introducing the US EPA Excess Food Opportunities Map


Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, May 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center. May 2018

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, May 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Inside this Issue:

--- What You Need to Know About Regulatory Recordkeeping
--- Speakers Announced For the Midwest Food Recovery Summit
--- IWRC Partners with Brewers Association to Host Summer Internship
--- UNI Graphic Technology Club works with STAR4D Military Painter Training Program
--- Tracking Hazardous Waste Shipments E-manifest Workshops


Proceedings Of The 130th Annual Meeting Of The Iowa Academy Of Science [Abstracts & Program, 2018], Iowa Academy Of Science. Apr 2018

Proceedings Of The 130th Annual Meeting Of The Iowa Academy Of Science [Abstracts & Program, 2018], Iowa Academy Of Science.

Annual Meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science [Programs & Abstracts]

Contains information about the schedule and presentations for the 2018 annual meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science, including abstracts.


Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, April 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center. Apr 2018

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, April 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Inside this Issue:

--- University of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.
--- Minor Source Emissions Inventory Assistance
--- K-12 Food Waste Assistance Guides Available
--- Registration Open for Midwest Food Recovery Summit
--- Industry News


Earth News, V41, Spring 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Earth And Environmental Sciences. Apr 2018

Earth News, V41, Spring 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Earth And Environmental Sciences.

Earth News

Inside this issue:
-- From the Department Head
-- Faculty Updates
-- SGE Newsletter
-- Student Awards
-- Sunday at the Quarry
-- Alumni Spotlight
-- A Unique Honor
-- In Memorium
-- Lake Michigan Ozone Study
-- Student Research
-- Hydrology News
-- Carver Grants
-- 2017-2018 Pictures
-- Alumni-in-Residence
-- Alumni Updates
-- Solar Eclipse Party
-- How Many Snowflakes
-- Geology and Interior Design
-- Beta Project
-- Stem Story
-- Gifts From Alumni & Friends
-- Contribution Form


Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, March 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center. Mar 2018

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, March 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Inside this Issue:

--- 4 Common Environmental Compliance Risks
--- Iowa Strategic Goals Workshop: EPA Regional Priorities, TRI 201 & DOT Transport Regulations
--- Minor Source Emissions Inventory Assistance
--- Industry News


Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, February 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center. Feb 2018

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, February 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Inside this Issue:

--- 2018 Midwest Food Recovery Summit
--- Minor Source Emissions Inventory Assistance
--- IWRC Featured in WCF Courier
--- K-12 Schools USDA Project Update
--- Industry News


The Wright Message, 2018-2019, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Mathematics. Jan 2018

The Wright Message, 2018-2019, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Mathematics.

The Wright Message

Inside This Issue:
--New Faculty Faculty Spotlight Around Wright Hall
--Alumni Spotlight In Memoriam: Jack Wilkinson
--News from the CTLM
--Student Spotlights
--Donor Spotlight
--Alumni Updates
--Contributions to an Account – Recognition
--Department Funds
--Contribution Form


Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, January 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center. Jan 2018

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, January 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Inside this Issue:

--- State of the Center – January 2018: A Letter from IWRC Interim Director, Dan Nickey
--- Minor Source Emissions Inventory AssistanceIWRC Staff Update
--- IWRC Receives U.S. EPA Food Recovery Challenge Regional Award
--- IWRC Partners with Brewers Association to Host Summer Internship