2. Analysis philosophy: what analytical strategies for heritage materials?
It would be illusory to propose a standard analytical strategy for cultural heritage materials, given the wide variety of objects, materials, work-related constraints, issues and combinations thereof. Nevertheless, it is possible to outline a general vision of these strategies, given the specificities of these materials.
2.1 Specificities and constraints of cultural heritage materials analysis
The study of the chemical constitution of heritage materials represents a real challenge from an analytical point of view, as these are composite and heterogeneous materials, often preserved in small quantities. In some cases, it is not possible to take a sample from a work of art because of its uniqueness. When sampling is possible, the samples obtained are often very...
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