Published December 4, 1975
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Journal article
Science detects the forgeries
Description
The range of laboratory authentication techniques now available for the detection of art fakes is reviewed. In particular the use of neutron activation analysis, x-ray fluorescence analysis and lead isotope analysis, are considered. The underlying principles of these three methods are explained and examples of their use in detecting forgeries of paintings, coins, bronzes etc. are given. (U.K.)
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- New Sci. (London)
- Journal Volume
- 68
- Journal Issue
- 978
- Series
- New Sci. (London).
- Journal Page Range
- 567-569
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Country of Input or Organization
- United Kingdom
- INIS RN
- 7235982
- Subject category
- S37: INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY;
- Descriptors DEI
- ACTIVATION ANALYSIS; AGE ESTIMATION; CRIME DETECTION; GALENA; LEAD ISOTOPES; X-RAY FLUORESCENCE ANALYSIS
- Descriptors DEC
- CHALCOGENIDES; CHEMICAL ANALYSIS; LEAD COMPOUNDS; LEAD SULFIDES; MINERALS; NONDESTRUCTIVE ANALYSIS; SULFIDES; SULFUR COMPOUNDS; X-RAY EMISSION ANALYSIS