• A graph showing comparisons of three adhesive samples on a World War II era aircraft vs a trademarked adhesive sample (line 1).
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    Spectrum comparison of adhesive samples. Spectrum (1) is of Kaurit WHK adhesive sample compared with the black adhesive found consistently to match the urea formaldehyde reference sample from locations around the jet. Spectrum (2) is the adhesive from inbetween the 5-ply assembly. Spectrum (3) is the adhesive from the spacer block. Spectrum (4) is the adhesive used around the structural supports. Spectra 2-4 show close similarities to the Kaurit WHK. Spectrum Courtesy of Odile Madden of the Museum Conservation Institute and Lauren Horelick.

  • A graph showing comparisons of three adhesive samples on a World War II era aircraft vs a trademarked adhesive sample (line 1).

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