FossPrep

Select adhesives and consolidants for paleontological fossil preparation

Scientific AIFree

FossPrep recommends adhesives and consolidants for fossil preparation based on specimen matrix lithology, bone or shell preservation state, and intended preparation method. The tool compares Paraloid B-72, Butvar B-76, cyanoacrylates, and 18 other conservation-grade materials by penetration depth, reversibility, glass transition temperature, and UV stability. Solvent compatibility checking prevents adverse reactions between sequential treatment applications and flags materials that would compromise future geochemical sampling or CT scanning.

Key Features

• ✓Consolidant selection
• ✓21 material comparison
• ✓Reversibility ratings
• ✓Solvent compatibility checking
• ✓Geochemical sampling impact