Even though it is a noble metal, silver will corrode in ambient atmospheres, predominantly
by reacting with sulfur-containing gases such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbonyl …

A long-standing challenge in the study of heterogeneously catalyzed reactions on silver
surfaces has been the determination of what oxygen species are of greatest chemical …

We introduce an experimental setup to chemically image corrosion processes at metal-
electrolyte interfaces under stagnant, confined conditions—relevant in a wide range of …

The literature on the use of synchrotron radiation-based methods, such as X-ray
fluorescence spectrometry (XRF), X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), and X-ray powder …

Sterling silver samples, prepared to simulate cultural heritage surfaces, were subjected to
accelerated ageing tests through exposure to sulphide containing environments. Data …

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-Mn0. 25Fe2, 75O4/Ag ferrogels
was fabricated by using the freezing-thawing method. Mn0. 25Fe2. 75O4/Ag magnetic fillers …

Tarnishing is one of the most crucial issues in the conservation of silver alloy objects. This
phenomenon is relevant in the field of cultural heritage artifacts: although the blackish patina …

The corrosion of copper and silver in sulphide environments was assessed by several
analytical techniques to investigate the influence of each one on the corrosion of sterling …

The literature on the use of X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) for the characterization of
cultural heritage (CH) materials and to gain a deeper insight into the spontaneous …

After a general introduction to the crystalline state and the role of X-ray diffraction in heritage
science, we discuss the interaction of X-rays with matter. We then deal with crystallography …