Raman spectroscopy and secondary ion mass spectrometry were used to investigate
chemical and structural changes in soda and soda-lime glass exposed to organic pollutants …

The combination of Raman spectroscopy and Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry can
improve understanding of the chemistry of the glass alteration process. Formic and acetic …

The combination of an unstable glass composition, fluctuating humidity and a high
concentration of organic pollutants is responsible for the widespread alteration of part of the …

White crystalline deposits were present on a large number of 19th and 20th century British
glass artefacts in the National Museums of Scotland collections. Analysis of these deposits …

The stability of glass is linked to its composition and the atmosphere controls its alteration.
The organic pollutants emitted by wooden showcases play a role in the alteration of historic …

The role of the organic pollutants formic acid, acetic acid and formaldehyde in the alteration
of unstable soda silicate glasses is examined through SIMS depth profiling of replica glass …

In this study, the potential of Raman spectroscopy is discussed for the comparative dating or
authentication of glazed pottery based on the Raman signature of protonic species …

This paper presents the potential of Raman spectroscopy, a non-destructive technique
which can be applied in situ, for the analyses of glass and its alteration. Recent analytical …

A detailed understanding of the stability of glasses toward liquid or atmospheric attack is of
considerable importance for preserving numerous objects of our cultural heritage. Glasses …

Organic acids were previously shown to be involved in the alteration of historic soda silicate
glasses in humid atmospheres under museum storage conditions. The present study …