X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis (XRF)

X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF) is an analytical technique used to determine the elements present in a sample. In museums and the field of art conservation, XRF has numerous applications including identification and analysis of the following objects:

• pigments in a painting or on polychrome sculpture
• image metals or toners in photographic prints
• metal sculpture
• illuminated manuscripts
• silver alloys
• heavy metal pesticides in ethnographic collections
• obsidian
• ceramics

We are now pleased to offer XRF analysis (on-site or in our studio), education, and rentals.

The Bruker Tracer III-V+ can be rented by the day, week, or month.

Call 415-446-9138 or e-mail xrf@gawainweaver.com for more information or to request a quote