"Real or fake?" Non-invasive material analyses of jewellery and materials with X-ray fluorescence an
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"Real or fake?" Non-invasive material analyses of jewellery and materials with X-ray fluorescence an

A portable X-ray fluorescence device (pXRF) is very practical for the non-destructive point analysis of chemical elements on the surface of a work of art. As part of the presentation, visitors can have pieces of jewellery analysed for composition and authenticity.
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Start 19:00 o'clock
End 23:00 o'clock

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Hochschule für Bildende Künste Dresden (HfBK)
Studiengang Kunsttechnologie, Konservierung und Restaurierung von Kunst- und Kulturgut
Hochschule für Bildende Künste
Archäometrie - Labor, EG
Güntzstraße 34
01307 Dresden (Dresdner Altstadt)
Prof. Dr. Christoph Herm & Zeynep Alp, Studiendekan und Doktorandin
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Portable Raman spectroscopy enables the non-destructive identification of natural and synthetic polymers, as well as mineral substances such as pigments. As part of the presentation, visitors can have their jewellery analysed for the type and authenticity of the stones.
The picture shows the portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometer on the left and the portable Raman spectrometer on the right. Photo: Christoph Herm

Information on the event format

Experiment Presentation Suitable for children

Venue information

English speaking / suitable for international guests Suitable for children

stations

Dürerstraße

  • 13 (tram)

Sachsenallee

  • 13 (tram)
  • 6 (tram)