Freeing specimens from matrix, revealing hidden characteristics and sprucing up a specimen for display are all examples of preparation. In this section, you can read about how we record preparation actions, what type of equipment we have and special safety concerns. See the section on training for a list of what sorts of training is available at NPL. This wiki does not cover a 'how to' of Specimen Prep.
Specimen Preparation
Archival storage, physical repair of a specimen, transcribing label data and preserving the accessibility of the collections all fall under the umbrella of Conservation. In this section, you can learn about the various tasks undertaken to care for the collections. Some basic tasks are described, but more involved activities are to be trained in a one-on-one environment.
Conservation