The basis of my diploma thesis is the study of thermoanalytical techniques for examining materials of cultural heritage. Some of the most frequently used thermoanalytical techniques such as thermogravimetry, differential thermal analysis, differential scanning calorimetry and evolved gas analysis are described in the introduction. The focus is then turned on three selected cultural heritage materials: mortars, Maya Blue dye and ancient pottery. Brief history, sample preparation and chemical background are described for each of the samples mentioned. One or more scientific articles describing the analysis of each of these materials, using the afformentioned thermoanalytical techniques, are presented.
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