Investigation of Obsidian by Radioisotope X-Ray Flurescence

1983 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 459-466
Author(s):  
Stephen B. Robie ◽  
Ivor L. Preiss
Keyword(s):  
Fluorescence Analysis ◽  
Trace Element Composition ◽  
Trade Routes ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Volcanic Material ◽  
Ancient Trade ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Destructive Analysis ◽  
Non Destructive

The classification of obsidian artifacts has been receiving considerable attend of changes in obsidian trace element composition can now be identify ancient trade routes. The classification of this glassy volcanic material has been attempted using a variety of elemental analysis technique. The most successful and most widely employed method of non-destructive analysis has been that which employs X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF); either wavelength dispersive (WDS), or energy dispersive (EDS).

scholarly journals Non-destructive handheld XRF study of archaeological composite silver objects—the case study of the late Roman Seuso Treasure

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Viktória Mozgai ◽  
Bernadett Bajnóczi ◽  
Zoltán May ◽  
Zsolt Mráv
Keyword(s):  
Fluorescence Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
High Quality ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Composite Objects ◽  
Mechanical Attachment ◽  
Non Destructive ◽  
Made In ◽  
Late Roman

AbstractThis study details the non-destructive chemical analysis of composite silver objects (ewers, situlas, amphora and casket) from one of the most significant late Roman finds, the Seuso Treasure. The Seuso Treasure consists of fourteen large silver vessels that were made in the fourth–early fifth centuries AD and used for dining during festive banquets and for washing and beautification. The measurements were systematically performed along a pre-designed grid at several points using handheld X-ray fluorescence analysis. The results demonstrate that all the objects were made from high-quality silver (above 90 wt% Ag), with the exception of the base of the Geometric Ewer B. Copper was added intentionally to improve the mechanical properties of soft silver. The gold and lead content of the objects shows constant values (less than 1 wt% Au and Pb). The chemical composition as well as the Bi/Pb ratio suggests that the parts of the composite objects were manufactured from different silver ingots. The ewers were constructed in two ways: (i) the base and the body were made separately, or (ii) the ewer was raised from a single silver sheet. The composite objects were assembled using three methods: (i) mechanical attachment; (ii) low-temperature, lead-tin soft solders; or (iii) high-temperature, copper-silver hard solders. Additionally, two types of gilding were revealed by the XRF analysis, one with remnants of mercury, i.e. fire-gilding, and another type without remnants of mercury, presumably diffusion bonding.

ANALYSIS OF COPPER COINS BY EDXRF TECHNIQUE

2004 ◽  
Vol 14 (03n04) ◽  
pp. 133-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. R. RAUTRAY ◽  
V. VIJAYAN ◽  
P. K. NAYAK ◽  
S. JENA
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Major And Trace Elements ◽  
Spectroscopic Technique ◽  
Energy Dispersive ◽  
Historical Events ◽  
Trade Routes ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Edxrf Technique ◽  
Non Destructive ◽  
Archaeological Objects

Coins are important archaeological objects that can provide useful information regarding preparation methodology and provenance. Their classification plays a fundamental role in dating historical events, in constructing trade routes and in establishing the welfare of population. Several Indian copper coins of different periods have been studied using Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) spectroscopic technique. The method is rapid, efficient, multi elemental and non-destructive in nature. Concentrations of the major and trace elements like Ca , Ti , V , Cr , Mn , Fe , Co , Ni , Cu , Zn , As and Pb have been estimated in these copper coins. In the present investigation, an attempt has been made to characterize some Indian copper coins of different periods using EDXRF technique.

Development of Deep Learning Algorithms to Discriminate Giant Cell Tumor of Bone from Adjacent Normal Tissues by Confocal Raman Spectroscopy

The Analyst ◽  
2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol PY Lau ◽  
Wenao Ma ◽  
Kwan Yau Law ◽  
Maribel Lacambra ◽  
Kwok Chuen Wong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Giant Cell Tumor ◽  
Giant Cell ◽  
Chemical Structure ◽  
Cell Tumor ◽  
Confocal Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Normal Tissues ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Destructive Analysis ◽  
Non Destructive

Raman spectroscopy is a non-destructive analysis technique that provides detailed information about the chemical structure of the tumor. Raman spectra of 52 giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB), and 21...

Mycenaean black inlaid metalware in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens: a technical examination

1995 ◽  
Vol 90 ◽  
pp. 137-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Demakopoulou ◽  
E. Mangou ◽  
R. E. Jones ◽  
E. Photos-Jones
Keyword(s):  
Gold Alloy ◽  
Fluorescence Analysis ◽  
Silver Alloys ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Gold Silver ◽  
Technical Examination ◽  
Technical Interest ◽  
Non Destructive ◽  
Analysis Point

Current technical interest in the nature of the black inlaid decoration on ancient metalware has stimulated an examination of some of the well-known bronze daggers, silver vessels, and other fragments, all with inlaid decoration and dating to the 16–14th centuries BC, from Mycenae, Prosymna, Dendra, Routsi, and Pylos. Results of non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis point to great versatility in working with copper (or bronze)–gold–silver alloys. The black inlaid decoration is usually copper/bronze–gold alloy with small quantities of silver. Four of the objects were also examined by X-ray radiography.

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