Published April 2016 | Version v1
Journal article

Application of 12 MeV proton activation to the analysis of archaeological specimens

  • 1. Michael-Mueller-Ring 29, Mainz (Germany)
  • 2. Universitaet Mainz, Mainz (Germany). Institut fur Geowissenschaften
  • 3. CNRS-CEMHTI, Site Cyclotron, 45 - Orleans (France)

Description

12 MeV proton activation analysis is applied to a variety of archaeological specimens (glass, pottery, mortar and ivory) and its usefulness studied. The method is non-destructive and Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, As, Sr, Y, Zr and Sb, ranging from percentage to parts per million (ppm) level were determined. The detection limits in archaeological glass for Ti, V, Cr, Fe, As, Sr, Y and Zr are at 1-10 ppm level; Cu, Zn and Sb at 20-35 ppm level, and Ca at 150 ppm level. (author)

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Journal Title
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Journal Volume
308
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 241-249
ISSN
0236-5731
CODEN
JRNCDM

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