Non‐destructive analysis using PXRF
Methodology and application to archaeological ceramics
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23317786 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nicola Forster (0000-0002-6655-3826, University of New England, corresponding author), P Grave (0000-0001-5076-2386, University of New England), Nancy Vickery (University of New England), Lisa Kealhofer (0000-0002-8308-462X, Santa Clara University) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 389-398 |
| Publication date | 2011-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | X-Ray Spectrometry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0049-8246 • E-ISSN: 1097-4539 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/xrs.1360 |
| OpenAlex | W2068567740 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 85 |
| References cited | 22 |
Uncritical application of portable X‐ray fluorescence (PXRF) to non‐destructive analysis of archaeological ceramics has been received with scepticism. In this article, we present a methodological evaluation of the parameters and constraints for PXRF analysis of archaeological ceramics. We use experimental matrices that simulate characteristics of archaeological artefacts to demonstrate the impact of (1) surface morphology, (2) organic surface coatings and (3) grain size and mineralogy on non‐destructive PXRF analysis. We then apply these parameters to PXRF analysis of heterogeneous handmade ceramics from central Turkey. We conclude that with appropriate methodology, non‐destructive PXRF analysis can be demonstrated to provide a high level of accurate and precise geochemical discrimination for archaeological ceramics. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Archaeology · Ceramic · Geography · Metallurgy · Mineralogy · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Computer Science · Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis · Geology · Materials Science · X-ray Spectroscopy and Fluorescence Analysis
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| Unique citing works | 85 |
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| Citations per year | 5,67 |
| Citation span | 2011 - 2026 (16) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 74 |