Handheld and Portable XRF in Cultural Heritage - Part III
Quantitative Data: What do the Numbers Mean?
X-ray fluorescence is a noninvasive technique that allows for the elemental analysis of culturally important objects by acquiring robust and reproducible data within only a few minutes. Handheld XRF instruments are increasingly becoming indispensable tools for the elemental analysis of various types of art objects, whether those that are made of ceramic or bronze or those that involve paintings.
This third webinar in our "Handheld and Portable XRF in Cultural Heritage" builds on the foundations laid in the first two webinars. In this webinar we will go deeper in the topic with insight into the following concerns that any researcher or conservator dealing with the quantitative characterization of art objects inevitably encounters:
- How does intensity relate to concentration in a calibration?
- Accuracy and precision
- Sample preparation and presentation
- How can I make a calibration fit my purpose?
Using practical examples from the field, we will highlight the advantages and pitfalls of quantitative analysis in the field of cultural heritage and art conservation.
If you found this webinar insightful we encourage you to watch our other “Handheld and Portable XRF in Cultural Heritage” Webinars:
Speakers
Maggi Loubser
Senior Lecturer & Coordinator - University of Pretoria, South Africa
Dr. Kathrin Schneider
Application Scientist Handheld XRF - Bruker Nano Analytics
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