23 de novembro de 2010

New Handheld FTIR Spectrometer for Art and Historical Object Conservation and Restoration


A2 Technologies’ Exoscan and FlexScan hand-held analyzers provide high performance, nondestructive FTIR spectroscopy for the analysis of fine art and historical objects, regardless of location. Highly compact and lightweight, these spectrometers provide unparalleled infrared results in the lab, in the field –
wherever the objects reside.

  • Analyze paintings, papers, documents and manuscripts, historical
    photographs, statuary, architecture, tapestries, tiles, mosaics, wood etc.,

  • Determine the identity of natural and synthetic organic and inorganic
    pigments, colorants and dyes, siccative binders, lacquers, resins,
    coatings, adhesives, fibers etc.,

  • Determine the effect of aging including damage caused by UV, thermal and environmental pollution.

  • Support cleaning and restoration processes of rare and historical objects.

  • Identify counterfeit objects or objects that have been restored.