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The yellow pigment in Portuguese 17th century azulejos
| Summary: | The Naples Yellow pigment (lead antimonite) and its variants ((Pb-Sb-Sn and/or Pb-Sb-Zn triple oxides) have been the subject of several studies in the last decade [1-3]. This study focuses on the chemical characterization of the yellow pigment used by Portuguese historic glazed tile makers in the 17th century, using non-destructive techniques. Special attention was given to understanding of the production techniques at the time, namely the pigment synthesis and its posterior modifications occurred during the firing of the glaze. |
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| Main Authors: | Coentro, S. |
| Other Authors: | Mimoso, J.; Muralha, S.; Lima, A.; Santos Silva, A.; Pais, A. |
| Subject: | Azulejos históricos Yellow pigments |
| Year: | 2011 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Document type: | conference output |
| Access type: | open access |
| Associated institution: | Laboratório Nacional de Engenharia Civil |
| Language: | English |
| Origin: | Repositório Científico do LNEC |
| Summary: | The Naples Yellow pigment (lead antimonite) and its variants ((Pb-Sb-Sn and/or Pb-Sb-Zn triple oxides) have been the subject of several studies in the last decade [1-3]. This study focuses on the chemical characterization of the yellow pigment used by Portuguese historic glazed tile makers in the 17th century, using non-destructive techniques. Special attention was given to understanding of the production techniques at the time, namely the pigment synthesis and its posterior modifications occurred during the firing of the glaze. |
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