A rigid cabinet is not necessary for the creation anoxic conditions. Many systems use flexible plastic enclosures (such as bags made of barrier film), and remove the oxygen by purging with an inert gas (usually nitrogen, CO2 or argon), or use oxygen absorbers (such as Ageless) placed in the enclosure with the objects to be treated. Cabinets will usually be more difficult to seal than a flexible enclosure, and will likely mean that a far more complex method of maintaining low oxygen conditions is needed. While there may be some advantages to the different gasses used, the differences between argon and nitrogen are small. CO2 is a poisonous substance, and may be regulated by your local government agencies. It is more important to consider ease of use. This is more complex than what gas to use, as you must consider the costs of buying or producing the gas, the machinery needed to produce, humidify, and control oxygen levels, the size of the projects you will be treating, and many other important variables. It is not possible to provide reliable advice without far more information. js Jerry Shiner Keepsafe Microclimate Systems 800 683 4696 www.keepsafe.ca <http://www.keepsafe.ca/> [email protected] Specializing in the design, procurement, and installation of environmental control systems in museums and archives. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of ¿ÀÁؼ® Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 1:58 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [pestlist] Anoxia Cabinet
Hi all I am seeking anoxia cabinet to eradicate insects for folk artifacts. Would you recommend anoxia cabinet system ? And which protocols(argon, nitrogen, carbon dioxide) is effective to eradicate insects ? Sincerely OH Joonsuk ------------------------------- Conservation Laboratory The Natioal Folk Museum of Korea 110-820 1-1 Seojong-Ro Jongro-Gu Seoul Republic of Korea Tel 82 2 3704 3276 Fax 82 2 3704 3273 Mobile 82 10 7340 8419 Mail [email protected] [email protected] -------------------------------
