Effects of ionizing radiation on artistic paints and pigments used in the restoration of works of art

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https://doi.org/10.15392/2319-0612.2024.2684

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gamma ionization, cultural heritage, pigments for restoration, painting restoration

Abstract

Ionizing radiation is an alternative in combating the deterioration of cultural heritage as it is effective in eliminating biological infestations, from the presence of insects to contamination by fungi and bacteria. The process took place through the emission of gamma radiation (60 Co). The objects of study refer to 3 samples of canvas that received layers of paints and pigments, both intended for the practice of restoring works of art and that were exposed to cumulative doses of 3 to 15 kGy. Instrumental analyzes included X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy – XRF, Colorimetry, Scanning Electron Microscopy - SEM and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy - FTIR. The results of the analyzes showed that the samples remained without significant changes.

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Author Biographies

  • PhD. Maria José Alves de Oliveira, Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares-IPEN-CNEN/SP

    Doutorado. Maria José Alves de Oliveira

    Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares-IPEN-CNEN/SP

    Centro das Tecnologias das Radiações (CETER)

  • PhD. Mariana Araujo, Nuclear and Energy Research Institute-IPEN-CNEN/SP

    PhD. Mariana Araújo

    Centro de Ciência e Tecnologia de Materiais  (CECTM)

    Nuclear and Energy Research Institute-IPEN-CNEN/SP

  • PhD. Larissa Otubo, Nuclear and Energy Research Institute-IPEN-CNEN/SP

    PhD. Larissa Otubo

    Centro de Ciência e Tecnologia de Materiais  (CECTM)

    Nuclear and Energy Research Institute-IPEN-CNEN/SP

  • PhD. Sonia Mello Castanho, Nuclear and Energy Research Institute-IPEN-CNEN/SP

    PhD. Sonia Mello Castanho

    Nuclear and Energy Research Institute-IPEN-CNEN/SP

    Centro de Ciência e Tecnologia de Materiais  (CECTM)

  • PhD. Pablo A.S. Vasquez, Nuclear and Energy Research Institute-IPEN-CNEN/SP

    PhD. Pablo Antonio Salvador Vasquez

    Centro das tecnologias das radiações (CETER)

    Nuclear and Energy Research Institute-IPEN-CNEN/SP

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2025-01-20

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Effects of ionizing radiation on artistic paints and pigments used in the restoration of works of art. Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, v. 12, n. 4A (Suppl.), p. e2684, 2025. DOI: 10.15392/2319-0612.2024.2684. Disponível em: https://www.bjrs.org.br/revista/index.php/REVISTA/article/view/2684. Acesso em: 1 may. 2025.