BS EN 16782:2016

European foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviations
5 Key features of the laser system with respect to the
  cleaning of porous inorganic materials
6 Preliminary cleaning tests for selecting laser operating
  parameters
7 Cleaning test report
Annex A (informative) - Measurement of the ablation curve
Annex B (informative) - Optical absorption
Annex C (informative) - Duration of laser pulse
Annex D (informative) - Role of water
Annex E (informative) - Repetition frequency
Annex F (informative) - Reflectance measurement
Annex G (informative) - Possible harmful effects of laser
        cleaning on objects
Annex H (informative) - Health and safety
Bibliography

Pertains to porous inorganic materials constituting cultural heritage. Also provides the fundamental requirements of the laser parameters and guidelines for the choice of the laser operational parameters, in order to optimize the cleaning procedure.

This European standard applies to porous inorganic materials constituting cultural heritage. It provides the fundamental requirements of the laser parameters and guidelines for the choice of the laser operational parameters, in order to optimize the cleaning procedure.