Title

Chemistry meets art: Instrumental analysis at the LCVA

Authors

James RakesFollow
Mia ArrietaFollow
Kaleigh BealeFollow
Adonel GrubbFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Spring 4-14-2021

Abstract

This project is an ongoing collaboration between the Longwood chemistry program and the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts. The demonstration shows the capabilities of the X-ray fluorescence spectrophotometer as a non-destructive elemental analysis technique. Our class visited the LCVA to analyze several pieces in their art collections. We were able to utilize the XRF instrument to analyze the elemental composition of glass and metal, painted pottery and porcelain, oil paintings, and metals. This project lays the groundwork for further research using X-ray fluorescence for non-destructive chemical analysis.

Comments

CHEM 351, additional presenters: Adam Gyori, Kimia Jahangiri, Keana Jones, Marcia Lanasa

Recommended Citation

Rakes, James; Arrieta, Mia; Beale, Kaleigh; and Grubb, Adonel, "Chemistry meets art: Instrumental analysis at the LCVA" (2021). Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry. 109.
https://digitalcommons.longwood.edu/rci_spring/109

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