2025年1月7日 · The Oddy Test is used as a subjective method for determining whether or not a material, such as wood, fabric, or paint, is appropriate for use in an enclosed space with artwork or other cultural heritage artifacts.

The Oddy Test is a way for museums and archives to check if certain materials are safe for use around valuable or delicate items, like old documents, artwork, or historical objects. The test was invented in 1973 by William Oddy, a British conservation scientist working at the British Museum.

2024年3月19日 · In this article, we review the available information on the methodological differences in Oddy test protocols published in the literature related to glassware cleaning, coupon preparation,...

Oddy test is an accelerated corrosion test used to evaluate the suitability of materials for use in display and storage cases in museums.The Oddy test requires three individual set - ups to study the corrosion effects of a given sample on three metals commonly involved:...

In this article, we review the available information on the methodological diferences in Oddy test protocols published in the literature related to glassware cleaning, coupon preparation,...

Resources, tips, and tricks for running an Oddy testing program are located here. Find a comprehensive bibliography of articles on the Oddy Test here.

2024年4月14日 · 创新点和 尽管Oddy测试在评估对文化财产保存有害的材料方面表现出了可靠性，但本研究结果强调了进一步标准化方法和评估标准的必要性。 通过制定统一的测试方案，文化机构和博物馆可以更准确地评估材料的安全性，并采取相应的保护措施。

2023年4月7日 · The Oddy Test is an accelerated aging test that exposes silver, copper, and lead coupons to conservation materials at 60°C and approximately 100% relative humidity for 28 days (Figure 1). However, there are several limitations that exist when conducting and …

2024年5月7日 · Three basic protocols based on those developed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA), the Indianapolis Museum of Art/Winterthur Museum (IMA/W), and the British Museum (BM) have been evaluated by the Materials Working Group.

2024年4月18日 · The Oddy Test is a standardized method used in the field of art conservation and restoration to determine the safety of materials that come into contact with museum objects. It was developed by Andrew Oddy in the 1970s and has since become a widely accepted practice in the preservation of cultural heritage.