X-ray fluorescence spectrometry in art and archaeology

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Authors

Manfred Schreiner · Academy of Fine Arts Vienna

Abstract

This paper presents examples of analyses by x-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry in art and archaeology, including pigments in paint layers and illuminated manusripts, of iridescent glasses and of medieval coins. Theoretical aspects of information depths and shielding effects in layered materials are discussed. Element maps were experimentally obtained by a specially designed x-ray spectrometer (1 × 1 mm pixel resolution) and by electron-excited XRF (electron microprobe). Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Topics & Keywords

X-ray Spectroscopy and Fluorescence Analysis Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis Electron and X-Ray Spectroscopy Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: X-Ray Spectrometry

Volume 29, Issue 1, pp. 3-17

DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-4539(200001/02)29:1<3::aid-xrs398>3.0.co;2-o

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