The X-ray diffraction beamline MCX at Elettra: a case study of non-destructive analysis on stained glass

Authors

  • Jasper Rikkert Plaisier Elettra-Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A., Strada Statale 14 - km 163,5 in AREA Science Park, 34149 Basovizza, Trieste, Italy http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1981-1498
  • Luca Nodari Istituto di Chimica della Materia Condensata e di Tecnologie per l’Energia CNR– ICMATE
  • Lara Gigli Elettra-Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A.
  • Elena Paz Rebollo San Miguel Istituto di Chimica della Materia Condensata e di Tecnologie per l’Energia CNR– ICMATE
  • Renzo Bertoncello Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Università degli Studi di Padova
  • Andrea Lausi Elettra-Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21014/acta_imeko.v6i3.464

Abstract

The MCX beamline at the synchrotron Elettra is the general purpose diffraction beamline that is well suited for non-destructive and innovative X-ray diffraction (XRD) experiments in the field of cultural heritage. The experimental station houses a large number of instruments facilitating a range of different types of analysis. Recently, a comprehensive study of the alteration products in grisaille paints was performed at the beamline. This type of analysis is very important to understand the complex processes involved in the deterioration of this type of glass decoration. An exhaustive characterization of these products and so a full understanding of the mechanism of their formation may lead to the development of new protective materials for conservation and restoration. XRD experiments at the MCX beamline allowed us to recognize the alteration products on the grisailles surface and to propose a mechanism for the formation of alteration patina. Here we present the beamline, its instrumentation and its capabilities by showing an example of the study on grisaille paints. 

Author Biography

Jasper Rikkert Plaisier, Elettra-Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A., Strada Statale 14 - km 163,5 in AREA Science Park, 34149 Basovizza, Trieste, Italy

Beamline responsible, beamline MCX

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Published

2017-09-27

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 3 (2017)

Section

Research Papers

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