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Table 1 Microstratigraphic hue, thickness, and SEM–EDS analysis results of the inscribed plaque

From: Characterization of the materials and techniques of a birthday inscribed lacquer plaque of the Qing Dynasty

Microstratigraphic sequence, hue, thickness (μm)

Element mass percent (%)

C

O

Mg

Al

Si

S

Cl

K

Ca

Fe

Ba

Hg

Pb

L8, deep red-brown, approximately 35

36.11

41.47

0.69

2.62

8.54

1.65

1.22

3.71

1.27

2.72

L7, black, approximately 50

71.25

28.75

L6, black, 80-125

49.05

33.26

0.34

7.73

9.62

L5, dusty gray, 135-160

22.20

47.97

13.57

16.26

L4, gray, 133-165

41.68

28.86

1.13

12.28

16.05

L3, black, approximately 35

72.51

24.59

0.51

0.87

1.52

L2, red, approximately 30

57.49

20.72

0.34

2.77

0.40

0.87

14.35

3.06

L1, white, 10-20

38.77

38.39

1.69

1.03

20.11