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All solutions are on the surface

A book is being prepared for release
edited by D.L. Wainstein, A.I. Kovalev. — М.: Metallurgizdat, 2024. — 104 pages

"Comprehensive application of modern methods of surface analysis for archaeometric studies of artistic ceramics"

Book cover

Who might be interested in it:

For specialists in the fields of restoration of objects of ceramic art and materials science, students and postgraduates studying in these specialties.

Authors:

D.L. Wainstein, V.O. Vakhrushev, A.I. Volkov, A.I. Kovalev, E.P. Konovalov, M.A. Shipova, T.V. Shlykova.

What is the book about:

The book discusses the application of modern methods of surface analysis: scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray microprobe (XMP), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Auger spectroscopy (AES), secondary ions mass spectroscopy (SIMS) — for a comprehensive description of modern and historical objects of ceramic art. The physical basis of these methods, their analytical capabilities and limitations of application are discussed.

The plate and the fragment for study
Microstructure of porcelain fracture
Distribution of chemical elements in the pigment layer

An example of a part of the described research.

A number of examples of comprehensive studies of raw materials for the production of porcelain paste and pigments for porcelain painting used in modern porcelain production, as well as historical and modern samples of ceramic art: tiles, modern and historical porcelain and faience.

The research and publication described in the book were conducted in SPRG (https://www.sprg.ru/).

Preliminary requests and cost:

Preliminary requests for the book are accepted by e-mail info@sprg.ru.

The price of 1 copy is 670 rubles, including the cost of shipping in Russia.
The cost of shipping abroad will be specified, as it depends on the destination country.