The analytical advantages and disadvantages of PIXE/PIGE spectrometry have been
checked and compared with those of other X-ray techniques (XRF and EDX) for a wide set of …

This work is focused on the effect of marine aerosols on soda-lime, potash-lime and lead
silicate glass samples. Two kinds of tests were carried out, the first one under laboratory …

We present here a study of historic glass decay by means of X-ray absorption spectroscopy
(XAS). Transition metal cations incorporated in the glass as chromophores exhibit …

Acidity is an outstanding parameter that affect the correct preservation of most part of
materials engaged in artworks and heritage objects. In spite of the new generation of …

Anhydrous cobalt (II) chloride has been encapsulated in several inorganic sol–gel matrices
with different solvent/water ratios. Sols were cast into cuvettes and hermetically closed. Such …

This work aims to study the case of the stained glass window at the Royal Palace in Edfena,
Egypt. The research also aims to identify the chemical composition and diagnose the …

Different kinds of protective treatments based on sol–gel coatings have been designed and
prepared. Final application of these coatings would be used for protection and preventive …

Lead patination is a well-known phenomenon that occurs when lead is exposed to the
atmosphere. A thin film mainly composed of insoluble lead salts is then formed on its …

[ES] Este trabajo presenta los resultados de la caracterización fisicoquímica y el diagnóstico
del estado actual de conservación de una muestra representativa de vidrios y grisallas …

The aim of this work was to determine the physico-chemical characteristics of the stained-
glass windows into the 19th century of two mausoleums located in the city of Belém do Pará …