Weighted Silks Observed Using Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry

Abstract

A group of modern silk fabrics was treated with various weighting agents as standards. These standards were observed using energy dispersive x-ray spectrometry. The standards were compared to untreated samples and to museum specimens of weighted silks. In all prepared specimens the elements expected from treatment were observed; weighting treatments could be distinguished. The analytical procedures are discussed and compared to recent work on mordant analysis using the same techniques

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