Spot test

Description

A microchemical drop test for the detection of specific compounds. Positive reactions are usually based on visual changes, such as color changes, precipitation, gas evolution, or fluorescent emission.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Tüpfelprobe (Deut.)

Resources and Citations

• N.Odegaard, S.Carroll, W.Zimmt, Material Characterization Tests for Objects of Art and Archaeology, Archetype Publications, London, 2000