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The influence of the composition and additives of beeswax mixtures in historical ceroplastics on their long-term stability Cover

The influence of the composition and additives of beeswax mixtures in historical ceroplastics on their long-term stability

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|Dec 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/kom-2025-0007 | Journal eISSN: 1804-1213 | Journal ISSN: 0452-599X
Language: English
Page range: 64 - 73
Published on: Dec 23, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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