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Non-Contact and Non-Destructive Analysis of Artists' Paints by Reflectance FTIR

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Non-Contact and Non-Destructive Analysis of Artists' Paints by Reflectance FTIR

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Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) is an established tool for the conservation and authentication of fine art paintings, but typically requires the removal of small sample sections for analysis. In contrast, FTIR reflectance spectroscopy offers a non-contact, non-destructive method of analysis. This study presents results from several samples in both the mid-infrared spectroscopy (mid-IR) and far-infrared spectroscopy (far-IR) regions, demonstrating the capability of reflectance mode measurements to provide insight into the components of artists’ paints.

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