Relationships Related Term:  archival quality adj. ~ 1. Of or pertaining to archives. - 2. Records · Having enduring value; permanent. - 3. Records media · Durable; lacking inherent vice; long-lived; [..]

1800; see archives + -al (1). Related: Archivally.

The ability of a material, including some printing papers and compact discs, to last for many years.

historical.

papers specifically made for an extended lifespan which do not discolour or otherwise deteriorate; used in academic texts and other works of permanent value, and particularly favoured by library conse [..]

Acid free or neutral paper that includes a minimum of 2% calcium carbonate to increase the longevity of the paper.

Archive data files contain the data and some of the protocol specifications from a set of assay runs. The archive data files are stored separately from the test data files. Archived assay runs cannot be recomputed or included in a quality assurance evaluation unless they are retrieved back into the test data files.

(adj) of or relating to or contained in or serving as an archive

Any museum quality material that will protect postcards for extended periods of time.

Long-lasting. In processing, those procedures that help insure stability of the image. Also, storage materials that will not damage photographic film and paper, or computer-produced prints.

Describes any negative or print storage or display material that won't cause the photographic image to fade, stain, or discolor over time. Acid-free materials are archival.

The ability of a material, including some printing papers and compact discs, to last for many years.

Refers to materials that meet certain criteria for permanence such as lignin-free, pH neutral, alkaline-buffered, stable in light, etc.

A paper with long-standing qualities, it is acid free, lignin free and with good colour retention. The paper will be made with Cotton or Woodfree pulps, which are known for their long life, and Buffer [..]

Refers to materials that meet certain criteria for permanence such as lignin-free, pH neutral, alkaline-buffered, stable in light, etc.

Overused marketing term with no definitive scientific meaning.

Acid-free materials that will remain stable for a very long time. For example, any paper used in printmaking, be it for printing, framing, storing or packing, should be archival.

Lasting Power. This term is usually applied to paper, matboard and forms of art storage for their ability to keep a work from aging. An archival material should have a neutral or slightly alkaline pH.