X-Ray Fluorescence in Investigations of Archaeological Findings
Title in English | -Ray Fluorescence in Investigations of Archaeological Findings |
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Year of publication | 2005 |
Type | Article in Proceedings |
Conference | Book of Abstracts - 6th International Topical Meeting on Industrial Radiation and Radioisotope Measurement Applications |
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Field | Archaeology, anthropology, ethnology |
Keywords | Archaeometry; XRF; pottery; metals; slags; faience; glass; bones; pigments; minerals; mortars and plasters |
Description | X-ray fluorescent analysis is suitable for the determination of elements of archeological artifacts. According to material, following artifacts may be distinguished: pottery, metals, slags, faience, glass, bones, pigments, minerals, mortars and plasters. It must be taken into account that one can come across more materials at one object. Furthermore, artifacts may chemically affect each other in their original position. |
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