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Nalgene Containers - These carboys and Jerry cans store the different solvents used in the lab on a day-to-day basis.  The containers also facilitate the safe dispensing of the flammable liquids.

National Diamond Laboratory 1435 Round Table Drive, Dallas, TX 75247 Toll Free: (800) 395-8665 Phone: (214) 638-1436 Fax: (214) 638-1435

Saw Blades - The diamond-coated saw blades are used to cut fiberglass in the lab, as conventional steel blades would dull rapidly with the action of the silica. These blades are needed for the fabrication of the fiberglass composite framework that will support the Belle during her reconstruction and conservation.

X Ray Repairs - A technician was needed to diagnose the problem with the 'new' large industrial X-ray unit that was recently acquired by the lab.  This unit is now up and running, enabling the lab to take detailed X rays of concretions.

Plastic Bun Trays - These bun trays have proved invaluable in providing support, protection, and space between artifacts during the rinse processes, before and during conservation. These trays stack in several ways giving the adaptability necessary to process efficientlya multitude of artifacts of varying materials, shapes, and sizes.

High-Temperature Safety Gloves -The high-temperature safety gloves are a necessity in the lab when one is handling hot artifacts around the stoves and in the ovens.

Nook Industries, Inc. 4950 E. 49th St. Cleveland, OH 44125-1016 Toll Free: (800) 321-7800 Phone: (216) 271-7900 Fax: (216) 271-7020

Norton Company 2770 West Washington St. Stephenville, TX 76401-3702 Phone: (254) 968-4161 Fax: (254) 965-4670

Red Plastic Mesh Produce Bags - Plastic mesh produce bags donated by NSW Corporation are used to hold small friable artifacts during a wide range of conservation procedures. They are not affected by most organic solvents and may be used to treat artifacts in solvents as well as to contain artifacts while they undergo fresh water rinses.

Diodes - The rectifiers are used in the large DC power supplies that are built at the laboratory for electrolysis. These simple units can produce over 150 amps, and are used to electrolytically conserve large cannon and anchors at CRL.

TAMU Nuclear Research Center has made available research funds to conduct analytical tests on artifacts and to assist the research conducted by the Conservation Research Laboratory and the Archaeological Preservation Research Laboratory (APRL) on flash polymerization of silicone oil.