[Nhcoll-l] optimal temperature

[Anita Cholewa]

According to my curatorial manual, in general the optimum temperature for
most items would be 13-18 degrees C.  Of course if people are working in
the room then 16-18 would be suitable.  However, of more importance is the
relative humidity - won't affect the items sealed in liquid but it could
have an effect on the bones and it definitely will have an effect on any
paper labels etc.  RH should not exceed 65% nor fall below 40% and it is
best to try to eliminate fluctuations.

Anita


On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 11:12 AM, Marcela Cosarinsky <
marce_irene at yahoo.com.ar> wrote:

> Hi All,
> What temperature would you recommend for the best conservation of
> biological collections kept in liquids (alcohol, formalin), squeletons and
> embalmed animals?
>
> Many thanks, Marcela
>
> Marcela Cosarinsky (Curator)
> Sala de Colecciones - Departamento de Biodiversidad y biología Experimental
> Facultad de Cs. Exactas y Naturales
> Universidad de Buenos Aires
> Argentina
> email: marce_irene at yahoo.com.ar
>
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