Chrome Yellow: Uses in Art and Conservation - Cultural Heritage Science Open Source

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Chrome yellow

This page presents the Spectroscopic analysis of this pigment.
The pigment has been examined using XRF spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, FTIR spectroscopy, and Reflectance Spectroscopy. These complementary techniques provide valuable insights into the pigment’s composition and structure.
This page aims to show which analytical methods are most effective for identifying this pigment in artworks and historical materials. By comparing results across different techniques, it serves as a practical reference for Heritage Science, Conservation, and Pigment Analysis.

While widely used by impressionists, exposure to light is degrading chrome yellow.

Manufacturer / product code: Cornelissen / LC11053F
Chemical description: lead chromate
Color: yellow
Color Index: PY34
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XRF spectroscopy

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