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X-ray absorption spectroscopy methods for the analysis of heritage materials

Authors: Marine COTTE, Émeline POUYET, Marie RADEPONT, Jean SUSINI

Publication date: November 10, 2012

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AUTHORS

  • Marine COTTE: HDR in Chemistry, PhD in Chemistry from Pierre et Marie Curie University, Agrégée in Chemistry - CNRS Research Associate, LAMS (Laboratory of Molecular and Structural Archaeology) UMR-8220 - Head of the imaging group and manager of the ID21 light line, at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in Grenoble.

  • Émeline POUYET: PhD student at Joseph Fourier University, Grenoble, at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in Grenoble.

  • Marie RADEPONT: PhD student at the University of Antwerp and the Pierre et Marie Curie University, Paris VI, LAMS (Laboratoire d "Archéologie Moléculaire et Structurale) UMR-8220

  • Jean SUSINI: Doctorate in Chemistry and Physics from Pierre et Marie Curie University - Director of the Instrumentation Division at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in Grenoble, France

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Summary

X-ray absorption spectroscopy techniques (XANES and EXAFS) are increasingly used to analyze ancient and artistic materials. This article gives an overview of the various objects and materials studied using these methods. Amorphous materials (glass and ceramics) were the first to benefit from these new tools. Subsequently, examples have diversified, ranging from metals to woods and pigments. The advantages of these techniques are illustrated, along with recent instrumental developments offering these tools new capabilities.

Abstract

X-ray absorption spectroscopy techniques (XANES and EXAFS) are increasingly used for the analysis of ancient and artistic materials. This article gives a wide view of the different objects and materials that can be analysed with these methods. Amorphous materials (such as glass and ceramics) were the first to benefit from these new tools. Then, various other materials, from metals to woods, through pigments, were also analysed similarly. The advantages of these techniques are presented as well as recent instrumental developments offering new capabilities to these methods.

Keywords

X-ray absorption spectroscopy; XANES; EXAFS; heritage materials; synchrotron; artistic materials

Keywords

X-ray absorption spectroscopy, XANES ; EXAFS ; cultural heritage ; synchrotron ; artistic material

Key points

Field: Analytical techniques applied to works of art

Degree of technology diffusion: Emergence | Growth | Maturity

Technologies involved: X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XANES and EXAFS)

Applications: Heritage materials

Main French players: French synchrotron SOLEIL and European synchrotron ESRF

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Other global players: all synchrotrons worldwide, with strong activity in Germany (BESSY, DESY) and the United States (SSRL, APS, ALS).

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