This text introduces its readers to the wide variety of analytical techniques that are employed in the conservation of materials. An introduction to each technique is provided, with explanations of how data may be obtained and interpreted.This book introduces the reader to the wide variety of analytical techniques that are employed by those working on the conservation of materials. An introduction to each technique is provided with explanations of how data may be obtained and interpreted. Examples and case studies are included to illustrate how each technique is used in practice. The fields studied include: inorganic materials, polymers, biomaterials, and metals. Clear examples of data analysis are designed to assist the reader in choosing an analytical method.
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