Energy Dispersive X-Ray Diffractometry was used in combination with micro-Raman Spectroscopy to study an undated illuminated Iranian booklet. In both cases, no preliminary preparation of the samples was needed: the data were acquired in a non-destructive way in a natural environment. The book is of particular interest because of the unusual presence of miniatures on some pages. The two techniques were used to collect data from small areas of the pages and in different regions of the miniature in order to identify inks and pigments and to attempt chronological assignment. Raman spectra were affected by strong background fluorescence. In spite of this, different peaks were detected and identified. Black and red inks were found to be cinnabar and carbon black, respectively. Spectra of pigments in the miniatures demonstrate the presence of rutile and calcite. Such assignments were confirmed by the EDXD results which provided evidence for the presence of titanium (rutile) and calcium (calcite). The presence of rutile suggested that the miniature may have been inserted later on the booklet preparation.

Saladino, M.L., Chillura Martino, D.F., Caponetti, E., Vasi, C., Ponterio, R. (2009). An Iranian booklet: non destructive examination by Energy Dispersive X-Ray Diffractometry and Micro-Raman Spectroscopy. In CHEMISTRY AND CONSERVATION SCIENCE 2ND RESIDENTIAL SUMMER SCHOOL PALERMO (ITALY), 20TH - 27TH JULY 2008 PROCEEDINGS (pp.247-254).

An Iranian booklet: non destructive examination by Energy Dispersive X-Ray Diffractometry and Micro-Raman Spectroscopy

SALADINO, Maria Luisa;CHILLURA MARTINO, Delia Francesca;CAPONETTI, Eugenio;
2009-01-01

Abstract

Energy Dispersive X-Ray Diffractometry was used in combination with micro-Raman Spectroscopy to study an undated illuminated Iranian booklet. In both cases, no preliminary preparation of the samples was needed: the data were acquired in a non-destructive way in a natural environment. The book is of particular interest because of the unusual presence of miniatures on some pages. The two techniques were used to collect data from small areas of the pages and in different regions of the miniature in order to identify inks and pigments and to attempt chronological assignment. Raman spectra were affected by strong background fluorescence. In spite of this, different peaks were detected and identified. Black and red inks were found to be cinnabar and carbon black, respectively. Spectra of pigments in the miniatures demonstrate the presence of rutile and calcite. Such assignments were confirmed by the EDXD results which provided evidence for the presence of titanium (rutile) and calcium (calcite). The presence of rutile suggested that the miniature may have been inserted later on the booklet preparation.
Settore CHIM/02 - Chimica Fisica
2009
2nd Residential Summer School Chemistry and Conservation Science 2008
PALERMO
20-27 luglio 2008
2009
8
Saladino, M.L., Chillura Martino, D.F., Caponetti, E., Vasi, C., Ponterio, R. (2009). An Iranian booklet: non destructive examination by Energy Dispersive X-Ray Diffractometry and Micro-Raman Spectroscopy. In CHEMISTRY AND CONSERVATION SCIENCE 2ND RESIDENTIAL SUMMER SCHOOL PALERMO (ITALY), 20TH - 27TH JULY 2008 PROCEEDINGS (pp.247-254).
Proceedings (atti dei congressi)
Saladino, ML; Chillura Martino, DF; Caponetti, E; Vasi, C; Ponterio, R
File in questo prodotto:
Non ci sono file associati a questo prodotto.

I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.

Utilizza questo identificativo per citare o creare un link a questo documento: https://hdl.handle.net/10447/54457
Citazioni
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.pmc??? ND
  • Scopus ND
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.isi??? ND
social impact