Table 3 Interpretation of the results achieved through the multi-analytical characterisation performed on the samples
Sample name | Interpretation | |
|---|---|---|
Artworks | A2 | Poorly crystalline Cd1−xZnxS (x << 1), oil binder, degradation products/compounds due to oil/pigment interaction/additives: sulfates, carboxylates, oxalates |
A7 | Poorly crystalline Cd1−xZnxS (x << 1), oil binder, degradation products/compounds due to oil/pigment interaction/additives: sulfates, carboxylates | |
A9 | Poorly crystalline CdS, oil binder, degradation products: sulfates | |
Oil paint tubes | A3 | Crystalline CdS, oil binder, magnesium carbonate additive |
A5 | Poorly crystalline Cd1−xZnxS (x << 1), oil binder, degradation products/compounds due to oil/pigment interaction/additives: sulfates, carboxylates | |
A6 | Crystalline CdS, oil binder, magnesium carbonate additive, compounds due to oil/pigment interaction: oxalates | |
Artist palettes | A1 | Poorly crystalline Cd1−xZnxS (x << 1), oil binder, degradation products/compounds due to oil/pigment interaction/additives: sulfates, carboxylates, oxalates |
A4 | Poorly crystalline Cd1−xZnxS (x << 1), oil binder, degradation products/compounds due to oil/pigment interaction/additives: sulfates, carboxylates | |
A12 | Poorly crystalline Cd1−xZnxS (x << 1), oil binder, degradation products/compounds due to oil/pigment interaction/additives: sulfates, carboxylates, oxalates | |