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***This information is intended to be used by conservators and conservation scientists for educational purposes only. It is not designed to substitute for the consultation of someone familiar with both this technique and conservation issues. Please consult with an expert before using the equipment described below.***

  • While some analytical equipment can be safely operated by conservators, other equipment requires scientists -- and particularly conservation scientists -- to conduct analytical testing.
  • Conservators must be prepared to work with instrumentation, understand what tests may be appropriately used with artifacts, and how to evaluate results.


Instrumental Analytical Techniques[edit | edit source]

Microscopy[edit | edit source]


Radiography[edit | edit source]

  • X-Radiography (X-ray absorption)
  • IR Reflectography
  • Beta Radiography
  • Neutron Auto-Radiography


Spectroscopy[edit | edit source]


X-ray Spectroscopy[edit | edit source]


Chromatography & Spectrometry[edit | edit source]

  • Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (MALDI)
  • Atmospheric Ionization

Imaging[edit | edit source]

Other[edit | edit source]


References[edit | edit source]

Instrumental Analytical Technique template[edit | edit source]

29 September 2020 - this template was updated by the Testing and Standards sub-group of the Materials Working Group (MWG). Please use this template to generate Instrumental Analytical Technique entries.


Overview

  • Technique:
  • Formal name:
  • Summary description of this technique [prose]
  • Sample image of the data [insert image here]


Details

  • What this techniques measures (compound classes, physical structures, etc)
  • Limitations of this technique (egs: doesn't detect metals, must have certain quantities present, reproducibility, etc)
  • Can/how can this technique be made quantitative?


Samples

  • Phases it can be used to examine (gas, liquid, solid)
  • Is this technique non-destructive?
  • How invasive is this technique?
  • Minimum size of sample necessary to use this technique?
  • Time to run one experiment?
  • Sample preparation methods [ed note: feel free to add references like ASTM or ISO methods, including numbers and name]


Applications

  • Examples of how this technique is used in the field?
  • Risks associated with using this technique?


Budgetary Considerations

  • Approximate cost to purchase equipment for this technique?
  • Annual cost to maintain or run?
  • Sample analysis costs?
  • Time it may take to get results from a contract laboratory?


Case Studies [provide description and links]


Additional Information

  • Complementary Techniques [describe and link]
  • Variations of this technique [describe and link]


References Resources, databases, publications {Authors (year). Title Journal, volume, pages.}


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