name: Susan La Niece
genres: Science, Nonfiction, History
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about: Susan La NieceScientist, Technology and analyisis of non-ferrous metalwork of all periods and culturesDepartment: Conservation and Scientific Research Susan La Niece undertakes the scientific examination of non-ferrous metalwork, to inform Museum research, gallery labels and catalogues. The scientific techniques she uses include optical microscopy, SEM, radiography, XRF and XRD.Her specialist area of study is metalworking techniques of all periods, both forming and decorative, with particular interest in colouring, plating and patination of metal.Susan also carries out Treasure analysis and authenticity examinations for the Museum and is the departmental contact for new gallery planning.