DC03: Identification of specific materials in 19th-20th century-stained glass by non-invasive techniques
Objectives
  • Develop a non-invasive protocol (by preference using portable equipment) to identify specific glass formulations (boron-based enamels, selenium, uranium) and mechanical stress.
  • Characterise glass technologies (bulk materials, glass staining, grisaille painting, enamel coating) in uncorroded pieces using portable methods, ideally integrated within a single analytical workflow.
  • To define the limits of detection for Se and U applying p-XRF.
Expected results
  • A validated identification protocol for specific 19th–20th century stained-glass materials. Contribution to conservation strategies for inherently unstable glass types (e.g. Tiffany glass).
Host Institution: UPC
Main Supervisor
  • Trinitat Pradell (UPC)
Co-supervisors & Advisor
  • Jordi Bonet (JB)
  • Geert Van der Snickt (UA)
  • Malgorzata Kujawinska (WUT)
Vacancy description
Download the 'Glass-Care_Application_Questionnaire.pdf'
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