Infrared Spectroscopy in Conservation Science

Part 1 History of infrared spectroscopy: additional reading. Part 2 Infrared absorption theory: electromagnetic radiation absorption theory infrared spectra infrared regions summary additional reading. Part 3 Sample collection and preparation: sampling methodology sampling implementation sample collection and preparation procedures summary additional reading. Part 4 Infrared analysis methods: infrared transmission measurements infrared reflection measurements infrared microspectroscopy summary additional reading. Part 5 Spectral interpretation: infrared spectra qualitative analysis identification of materials used in art and art conservation quantitative analysis mathematical manipulations of spectra summary additional reading. Part 6 Case studies: identification and characterization of materials deterioration studies the case studies case study 1 - ultramarine pigments case study 2 - creosote lac resin case study 3 - Chumash Indian paints case study 4 - varnish on a desk case study 5 - reflection versus transmission case study 6 -painting cross sections case study 7 - vikane case study 8 -parylene case study 9 - cellulose nitrate sculptures 10 - Dead Sea scrolls summary appendices.