answersLogoWhite

0

It depends on the paper and the environment in which it is stored. Acid free paper kept in a dry environment can last hundreds, if not thousands of year. eg Dead Sea Scrolls

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How long does it take for laminated paper to decompose?

The plastic on a laminated sheet will never break down. After many years, perhaps in sunlight, the plastic will break into smaller pieces. If the paper is exposed to moisture and warmth it should then biodegrade in a few months.


How long does it take for beef to digest in system and how many years?

how many years does it take to digest beef to break down in system


How long does it take for glass to break down?

Many thosands of years - unless it is crushed. It reverts to sand.


Can wine break down glass?

depending on the alcohol amount. even if its a high amount it will take many many years to do so


Are brown paper bags biodegradable?

Non woven polypropylene is said to be photo-degradable - to be broken down by the sun. Any comments?


What does mitochondria use to break down carbohydrates?

Enzymes are used to break them down. There are many enzymes


How many ways could an aeroplane break down?

Aircraft can break down in hundreds of different ways.


How many years is a paper anniversary?

One.


How many years does it take a rock to breakdown?

The time it takes for a rock to break down can vary greatly depending on factors like the type of rock, climate, and environmental conditions. Some rocks can break down in a few years, while others may take thousands or even millions of years.


What enzymes are required for digestion?

Many sorts of enzymes at different parts of the system. In the mouth enzymes to break down sugars, in the stomach enzymes to break down proteins and in the small intestine enzymes to break down fats and sugars.


How many years after before cigarette butt biodegrade?

Cigarette butts can take 1-5 years to biodegrade in natural environments. However, the breakdown process may vary depending on factors such as the specific materials in the filter and the conditions of the environment where it is discarded.


Take a paper clip and two pencils create a homemade compass you may not bend or break the paper clip how many different size circles can you make?

You lay down the paper clip on a sheet of paper and use one of the pencils to hold the clip in place pointed side down. Next you take the other pencil and start drawing the circle. You can find a video on youtube that illustrates it. My son had this as a homework assignment, I found it very useful.