Non-Invasive Evaluation of Polymeric Protective Coatings for Metal Surfaces of Cultural Heritage Objects: Comparison of Optical and Electromagnetic Methods
Anno: 2022
Autori: Quintero Balbas D.I., Dal Fovo A., Porcu D., Chaban A., Porcinai S., Fontana R., Striova J.
Affiliazione autori: CNR, Natl Inst Opt CNR INO, Largo E Fermi 6, I-50125 Florence, Italy; Univ Florence, Dept Chem Ugo Schiff, Via Lastruccia 3-13, I-50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy; Univ Florence, Ctr Colloid & Surface Sci, Via Lastruccia 3, I-50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy; Opificio Pietre Dure MiC, Lab Sci, Viale F Strozzi 1, I-50129 Florence, Italy.
Abstract: Featured Application Non-invasive measurement of protective coatings applied to metallic surfaces for monitoring their efficacy in the conservation of cultural heritage. The application of protective coatings is an effective preventive strategy to avoid metal corrosion. Constant monitoring of the coating?s quality is fundamental for the successful preservation of the metallic objects by reducing their interaction with corroding agents. Their evaluation over time helps to identify failure at early stages and promote their removal and substitution. Several methods have been employed for coating evaluation (i.e., chemical analysis, thickness and homogeneity investigation). In this paper, we compare three methods-Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Confocal Raman Microspectroscopy (CRM), and Eddy Currents (ECs)-to evaluate thickness values and coating integrity. The results from the two optical techniques (CRM and OCT) agree, being able to detect the inhomogeneity of the layer on a micron scale but requiring correction to account for the refraction phenomenon. The Eddy Current is a fast and efficient method for thickness estimation, providing data with millimetric lateral resolution.
Giornale/Rivista: APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
Volume: 12 (15) Da Pagina: 7532-1 A: 7532-12
Maggiori informazioni: This research was funded by Regione Toscana (POR FSE 2014-2020, “Giovanisi”, Intervention Program “CNR4C”, RS4Art and SuperTech3D projects, CUP B15J19001040004).Parole chiavi: protective coatings; cultural heritage; OCT; Confocal Raman; Eddy Current; metallic surfacesDOI: 10.3390/app12157532Citazioni: 4dati da “WEB OF SCIENCE” (of Thomson Reuters) aggiornati al: 2025-02-09Riferimenti tratti da Isi Web of Knowledge: (solo abbonati) Link per visualizzare la scheda su IsiWeb: Clicca quiLink per visualizzare la citazioni su IsiWeb: Clicca qui