Diagnostic Science Laboratories

Detailed discussions are held with clients in order to devise the best methodology that caters for the scientific solution they seek. Details of all projects and their findings are kept confidential and are never shared with external parties.

Solutions available to individuals include:

– X-radiography, infrared and hyperspectral imaging of works of art

– Examination and analysis of materials using a range of microscopic, x-ray, infrared and diffraction micro-chemical analytical techniques. Common materials examined and analysed include pigments, metals, glass, stone, mortars, textiles, as well as organic media such as oils, gums, waxes, proteins, resins and plastics.

– Salt analysis, as a means to determine the quality and quantity of salt species present within and around a plethora of materials, such as stone. This may be necessary to understand material deterioration.

– Ancient DNA and skeletal isotope studies, through our third parties.

Several of the in-lab systems above may also be transported for in-situ non-invasive analysis and examination.