Project INFRAMAT
Modern research infrastructure in support of science, culture and technological development
Aims
- Integration of large and unique laboratories and equipment necessary for the synthesis and complex characterization of advanced materials and for research and conservation of cultural goods.
- New quality of scientific research in the field of advanced materials and conservation of cultural goods by combining and concentrating high level expertise (human resources) and modern instrumental techniques (material resources).
- Open access to distributed infrastructure for scientists from partner institutions and support for complex investigations on synthesis and characteristics of advanced materials and research and conservation of cultural goods.
- Education and training of highly qualified experts.
- Integration and cooperation with European research infrastructures and participation in international projects.
Scientific research laboratory at the Department of Conservation-Restoration, National Academy of Art
The Laboratory has the following equipment:
- Professional camera for technical imaging and research in the visible, infrared and ultraviolet spectrums, equipped with lenses, filters, tripods and light;
- Thermal camera;
- Portable apparatus for Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy;
- Microscopes Amplival and Neophot;
- Stereo microscopes Carl Zeiss – Jena;
- Equipment for micro chemical analyses;
- Equipment for liquid chromatography;
- Data logger for collecting information on temperature and relative humidity fluctuation with external sensors;
Services of the Laboratory:
- Micro chemical analyses;
- Liquid chromatography;
- Mobile Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy;
- Mobile photographic investigation, including in the visible spectrum, infrared (IR) spectrum, ultraviolet (UV) spectrum, UV luminescence, IR luminescence, False Colour Infrared imaging;
- Mobile thermo-vision diagnostic of wall paintings and decorative architectural surfaces;
- In-situ taking samples, preparation of cross-sections and microscopy analyses in normal and polarised light;
- Investigation of the microclimate in collections, wall paintings and architectural cultural heritage objects;
- Analyses and evaluation of the changes and damages in cultural heritage objects with main focus on easel paintings, prints, drawings, books, wall paintings and decorative architectural surfaces;
- Analyses of the cultural value of the heritage objects with main focus on easel paintings, prints, books, wall paintings and decorative architectural surfaces;
- Investigation of historical and archival documents and data, related with cultural heritage conservation;
- Investigation of technical and technological paintings and drawings practice through experimental practical application;
- Complex condition assessment of cultural heritage with main focus on easel paintings, prints, books, wall paintings and decorative architectural surfaces;
- Complex conservation-restoration research with main focus on easel paintings, prints, drawings, books, wall paintings and decorative architectural surfaces.
The application is in free form. Prices depend on the quantity and the complexity of the asked service.
Prices for testing/examinations in the laboratories of the Department of Restoration, National Academy of Art:
1. Microchemical analyses - BGN 50 per hour
2. Stereomicroscope examinations - BGN 50 per hour
3. Infrared spectroscopy examinations - BGN 50 per hour
4. Specialised photographic examination - BGN 30 per frame
The prices include VAT when testing/examinations are done in the laboratories of the Department of Restoration at the National Academy of Art.
If it is necessary to do the testing/examinations of an object on site, the extra costs to be incurred in relation to time spent, transportation and per diem shall be negotiated.
Organisations partnering under INFRAMAT and other research projects will benefit from special discounts or no-charge analyses depending on the project type.
Contact person: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Stefan Belishki, Head of the Department of Conservation-Restoration, st.belishki@nha.bg
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