Tool: VIS-NIR Reflectance Spectroscopy
Organization
National Research Council, Institute of Heritage Science - HerMatScienceLab
Last checked date
01-11-2024
Description
VIS-NIR Reflectance Spectroscopy is a non-invasive technique used to identify pigments and analyze color on various art objects. The device is equipped with two spectrometers that operate within the 190-2200 nm range, offering a resolution of approximately 0.8 nm/pixel in the visible spectrum and 6.0 nm/pixel in the near-infrared spectrum. An internal halogen lamp permit to illuminate the sample within the 380-2400 nm range. Measurements are taken directly from the surface, with two different plastic head controllers that allow precise targeting of the exact point of analysis.
Output and data types
spectra in *.csv
Impact on object or sample
Noninvasive (no physical alteration)
Model
MCS 601 UV-NIR/MCS 611NIR
Working distances
Near-contact (< 0.01 m)