Synchrotron Radiation Induced X-Ray Fluorescence for the characterization of ancient gold objects

  • Radtke M
  • Reinholz U
  • Riesemeier H
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Abstract

Due to their non-destructive character, X-ray analytical methods are widespread in the field of archaeometry. In the present study, the use of synchrotron radiation induced X-ray fluorescence analysis (SR-XRF) is illustrated on three examples: a silver point drawing of Jan van Eyck, the Hiddensee Gold Treasure, and the Sky Disc of Nebra. The possibility to analyse large objects in normal atmosphere results in information regarding their origin, uniformity, and the manufacturing process.Grâce à leur non-destructivité, les techniques analytiques qui utilisent les rayons X sont très répandues dans le domaine de l’archéométrie. L’utilisation de la fluorescence de rayons X induite par radiation de synchrotron (SR-XRF) est illustrée à partir de trois exemples : les dessins à pointe d’argent de Jan van Eyck, le trésor de Hiddensee et le disque céleste de Nebra. L’analyse d’objets, même de grandes tailles, à l’air permet d’obtenir des informations sur leur origine, leur homogénéité et leurs techniques de fabrication.

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Radtke, M., Reinholz, U., & Riesemeier, H. (2016). Synchrotron Radiation Induced X-Ray Fluorescence for the characterization of ancient gold objects. ArchéoSciences, 33, 39–44. https://doi.org/10.4000/archeosciences.1969

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