Transport and deposition of airborne pollutants in exhibition areas located in historical buildings–study in Wawel Castle Museum in Cracow,Poland |
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| Authors: | Anna Worobiec Lucyna Samek Agnieszka Krata Katleen Van Meel Barbara Krupinska El?bieta Anna Stefaniak Pawe? Karaszkiewicz René Van Grieken |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium;2. Department of Physics and Applied Computer Science, AGH, University of Science and Technology, al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland;3. Academy of Fine Arts, Conservation Faculty, Conservation of Glass Laboratory ul. Smolensk 9, 431-108 Cracow, Poland;4. Department of Chemistry, Catholic University of Lublin, 20-718 Lublin, Poland |
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| Abstract: | Historical buildings and castles that have been turned nowadays into museums, as an exhibition area for precious cultural heritage (CH) items, need more attention since they are CH objects by themselves. Moreover, the preservation techniques require often, significant interventions; however such changes are not always possible or are very limited. The aim of the present study was to investigate the influence of outdoor air pollution on the composition of particulate matter and gases inside the museum of Wawel Castle in Cracow, Poland. During this study a combination of micro and trace analysis techniques were applied, including energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) and electron probe microanalysis (EPMA). An intensive transport of air pollutants coupled with accumulation of the particles inside the museum was noticed (considerably higher in winter than summer). A high content of carbon and organic matter agglomerated with inorganic particles was determined. Those particles are of special concern because of their adhesive properties and reactivity. It was also noted that the conditions inside the museum favour the reaction of the particles with gaseous pollutants. It was especially the case for nitrate particles. |
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