analyses
X-ray fluorescence spectrometry
- Non-destructive, qualitative and quantitative elemental analysis of minerals, pigments and alloys
On: paper, paint, sculpture, fired art
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
- Qualitative elemental analysis of organic products (inks, dyes, binders, adhesives, varnishes, gums, resins, etc.)
- Distinguishes natural stones from synthetic stones
- Non-contact, equipped with an external reflection module and a video camera, which precisely defines the area of the sample to be analysed
- With micro-sampling
On: paper, paintings, sculpture
Scanning electron microscopy
- Coupled with an EDS probe (SEM/EDS)
- Qualitative and quantitative elemental analysis of minerals present in samples
- Identification of stratigraphy
- Elemental mapping
- Particle size analysis
- Identification of microfossils
On: paper, paint, sculpture, ceramics
Carbon-14 dating
- Radiometric method for measuring the decay of carbon-14 in organic material
On: parchments, leather, fabrics, bones, wood