Analysis of historical dyes in heritage objects, Analytical Methods Committee, AMCTB No. 101
Resource type
Journal article
Creator (person)
Troalen, Lore
Hulme, Alison N
Date published
January 27, 2021
Abstract
Dye analysis can considerably enhance our understanding of the provenance of materials used in the production of historical objects. Knowledge of the individual constituents of any dyestuff not only facilitates its identification, but also provides important information regarding the rate of photo-degradation of the dye’s components; this can in turn support decisions regarding conservation and display. This Technical Brief outlines the principal analytical methods used in dye and mordant analysis, by explaining how to select the most appropriate experimental conditions and describing the types of instrumentation available.
Journal title
Analytical Methods
Volume
13
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry
Place of publication
Cambridge
eISSN
1759-9679
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