SELF TEST 1.1

It is a mixture that is composed of colouring matter and a binding medium

It is a mixture where pigment is suspended in the filler and, when it’s dry, it forms a solid film

It is a mixture where pigment is suspended in the binder and, when it’s dry, it forms a solid film

It is a mixture made by dissolving pigment in a binder

Concentration of polyunsaturated fatty acid residues

Content of saturated fatty acid residues

Concentration of carbohydrates

Content of carbohydrates with at least two substituents

… the pigment is mixed with a water-soluble, typically protein-based binding agent

... water is added to the paint

… only organic pigments are used

… the pigment simultaneously acts as the binding agent

… the highest solubility in water of all the plant gums

… the highest density of all the plant gums

… well-known chemical composition

… the highest stability of all the plant gums

 … been used as binder in gouaches

Resin

Spirit-based solvent

Oil

Honey

Gum Arabic

Organic pigment

Cellulose

Linen

Cotton

Silk

Wool

Elastane

Nylon

Cellulose is the main component of traditional paper

Lignin content decreases the quality of the paper

Wool is the main component of traditional paper

Chalk can be used as filler in paper

Chalk is responsible for the strength of paper

Lignin is added to the paper to make it more stable

Linoleic acid residue

Butyric acid residue

Azelaic acid residue

Myristic acid residue

Elaidic acid residue

Sn

Pb

Zn

Fe

Ni

Cultural heritage materials are complex multicomponent mixtures.

Organic compounds in the cultural heritage materials are more preserved than inorganic materials.

Ageing of the materials do not influence the analysis.

The sample amount for the analysis is usually very small.

Degraded compounds make the analysis of the materials difficult.

Archaeological wooden items and textiles are more durable to environmental conditions than stone objects, and thus these are easier to analyse with different analytical techniques.