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Conservation Tools: The Universal Testing Machine (UTM)
The aptly named Universal Testing Machine helps conservation scientists study the properties of nearly any building material Associate Scientist Beril Bicer-Simsir placing a building material sample in...
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Conservation Tools: Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
Our series spotlighting tools used by Getty Conservation Institute staff continues with FTIR, which can identify materials in artwork from the tiniest sample Herant Khanjian in a Getty Conservation...
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Conservation Tools: Computer-Aided Design and Drafting
Our series spotlighting tools used by Getty Conservation Institute staff continues with CAD, used to help conserve architectural heritage Sara Lardinois, project specialist at the Getty Conservation...
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Conservation Tools: The Handheld Loupe
Not all conservation tools are hi-tech. A handheld magnifying loupe helps conservators study historic photographs with the naked eye Getty Conservation Institute project specialist Tram Vo examines...
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Conservation Tools: The Microfading Tester
Our series spotlighting tools used by Getty Conservation Institute staff continues with a technique for testing how artworks will fade with exposure to light Vincent Beltran uses a microfading tester...
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This scientific tool helps conservators understand artwork from the tiniest of samples.
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The USB microscope: portable, high-tech, and high-powered.
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