Other Antiques and Antiquities testing, analysis, scientific research and development, inspection, certification, engineering, failure investigation, and product development needs include :
- Provenance Verification: Researching the history of an item to verify its origins and authenticity Testing
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Material Analysis: Using techniques like X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and infrared spectroscopy to identify the materials and age of an object Testing
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Condition Assessment: Detailed examination to assess the condition Testing
- including signs of wear Testing
- repairs Testing
- and alterations Testing
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Carbon-14 Dating: For ancient artifacts Testing
- determining the age of organic materials through radiocarbon dating Testing
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Thermoluminescence Testing: Used for ancient ceramics and terracotta figures to estimate the last time the item was heated Testing
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