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== Abstract  ==
== Abstract  ==


At the beginning of each analysis is a appropiate sampling and documentation. The sampling is the most important prerequisite for a successful investigation for planning appropriate measures. The documentation captures the metadata of the samples and assigns each sample a unique collection site.
Each analysis should begin with sampling and its documentation. The quality of the sampling is paramount in determining whether the investigation will provide the required information to develop appropriate conservation measures. The documentation captures the metadata of the samples and assigns each sample a unique collection site.


== Inroduction: [[Sampling]] ==
== Inroduction: [[Sampling]] ==


Each sampling has an interference with the object. In general, at sensitive objects such as wall paintings it should be done by conservators or at least together with a conservator. Essential to the success of research and analysis however is that the analyst is also present on sampling. The accuracy of a subsequent analysis depends directly on how representative the sample for the object , because a sample is not be taken to get an analysis, but to get an answer to a specific question. Therefore, the sample type, size and location must be able to give an answer.  
Each sampling is an interference on the object. In general, at sensitive objects such as wall paintings it should be carried out by conservators or at least jointly with a conservator. The presence of the analyst at the sampling is essential for obtaining the required information from the analysis and investigation. The accuracy of an analysis depends directly on whether the sample is representative of the object. The samples are taken to answer a specific question, not to carry out an analysis. Therefore, the sample type, size and location must be chosen so as to provide the required answer.  


The number of samples depends on the question. Since chemically different salts may occur in the same shape and the same salt efflorescences in different forms, it is advisable to sample each crust or efflorescence. On having probably salt-induced damage it is often advisable to take samples along horizontal, vertical or depth profiles to capture the distribution of the damaging salts in regard to action planning.  
The number of samples depends on the question. Since chemically different salts may occur in the same shape and the same salt efflorescences in different forms, it is advisable to sample each crust or efflorescence. When salt-induced damage is suspected, it is often advisable to take samples along horizontal, vertical or depth profiles to capture the distribution of the damaging salts so as to be able to plan appropriate conservation measures.  


Pure salt samples are easier to determine than salt mixtures or contaminated samples. For analysis, the pure salts are removed without their substrate. You need only a very small amount of salt.
Pure salt samples are easier to analyze than salt mixtures or contaminated samples. For analysis, the pure salts are removed without their substrate. Only a very small amount of salt is needed for their analysis.


In addition to surface samples to answer the question  drilling dust <bib id=Steiger.etal:1998/> or core samples are useful.
In addition to surface samples, drilling dust <bib id=Steiger.etal:1998/> or core samples may be required to provide the required answers.


If droplets are found on the surfaces, so thess should also be examined to see whether the reason is condensation or a hygroscopic solution.
If droplets are found on the surfaces, thess should also be examined to see whether the reason is condensation or hygroscopicity.


The time of sampling plays a role, as there is a dependency between the type of crystallizing salts and the climate. This dependency on climate should be documented in the mapping but should also have influence on sampling time and place. The samples should be analyzed immediately after collection to avoid changes to other hydrate phases.  
The time of sampling plays a role, as there is a correlation between the type of salt crystallization and climate conditions. Therefore, climate conditions should be documented at the time the mapping is done. Ideally. Sampling time and place should be chosen as a function of climate conditions. The samples should be analyzed immediately after collection to avoid changes, such as other hydrate phasese or dehydration.  


As small sample containers are suitable,you can use water vapor-tight, sealable plastic bags, tubes or little boxes. Gelatin capsules are not suitable for storage of salt-containing samples, since moisture can escape or invade.
Sample containers that are suitable for small samples are water vapor-tight, sealable plastic bags, tubes or little boxes. Gelatin capsules are not suitable for storage of salt-containing samples, since moisture can escape or penetrate.


== Inroduction: [[Documentation]] ==
== Inroduction: [[Documentation]] ==


Sampling should always be documented. To zhis documentaion belong:  
Sampling should always be documented. The documentation should include:  


*Sampler(for inquiries)  
*Sampler(for inquiries).
*Sampling time(date, time)  
*Sampling time(date, time).
*climatic conditions(e.g. T, RH)  
*Climatic conditions(e.g., T, RH, sun, shade, etc.).
*exact sampling point(Mapping Entry, sketch, photo)  
*Exact sampling point(Mapping Entry, sketch, photo).
*Description of the sample and the substrate
*Description of the sample and the substrate
*Question
*Information required from the analysis, i.e., what is the question?
*details important for further investigations and interpretation
*Details important for further investigations and interpretation.


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Abstract[edit]

Each analysis should begin with sampling and its documentation. The quality of the sampling is paramount in determining whether the investigation will provide the required information to develop appropriate conservation measures. The documentation captures the metadata of the samples and assigns each sample a unique collection site.

Inroduction: Sampling[edit]

Each sampling is an interference on the object. In general, at sensitive objects such as wall paintings it should be carried out by conservators or at least jointly with a conservator. The presence of the analyst at the sampling is essential for obtaining the required information from the analysis and investigation. The accuracy of an analysis depends directly on whether the sample is representative of the object. The samples are taken to answer a specific question, not to carry out an analysis. Therefore, the sample type, size and location must be chosen so as to provide the required answer.

The number of samples depends on the question. Since chemically different salts may occur in the same shape and the same salt efflorescences in different forms, it is advisable to sample each crust or efflorescence. When salt-induced damage is suspected, it is often advisable to take samples along horizontal, vertical or depth profiles to capture the distribution of the damaging salts so as to be able to plan appropriate conservation measures.

Pure salt samples are easier to analyze than salt mixtures or contaminated samples. For analysis, the pure salts are removed without their substrate. Only a very small amount of salt is needed for their analysis.

In addition to surface samples, drilling dust [Steiger.etal:1998]Title: Salze in Natursteinmauerwerk - Probennahme, Messung und Interpretation
Author: Steiger, Michael; Neumann, Hans-Herrmann; Grodten, Torsten; Wittenburg, Christian; Dannecker, Walter
Link to Google Scholar
or core samples may be required to provide the required answers.

If droplets are found on the surfaces, thess should also be examined to see whether the reason is condensation or hygroscopicity.

The time of sampling plays a role, as there is a correlation between the type of salt crystallization and climate conditions. Therefore, climate conditions should be documented at the time the mapping is done. Ideally. Sampling time and place should be chosen as a function of climate conditions. The samples should be analyzed immediately after collection to avoid changes, such as other hydrate phasese or dehydration.

Sample containers that are suitable for small samples are water vapor-tight, sealable plastic bags, tubes or little boxes. Gelatin capsules are not suitable for storage of salt-containing samples, since moisture can escape or penetrate.

Inroduction: Documentation[edit]

Sampling should always be documented. The documentation should include:

  • Sampler(for inquiries).
  • Sampling time(date, time).
  • Climatic conditions(e.g., T, RH, sun, shade, etc.).
  • Exact sampling point(Mapping Entry, sketch, photo).
  • Description of the sample and the substrate
  • Information required from the analysis, i.e., what is the question?
  • Details important for further investigations and interpretation.


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