Abstract
We have demonstrated in this study that the combination of micro-sampling and various methods in NAA is an ideal method of quantifying trace elements in pottery. Methodologies in thermal and epithermal NAA in conjunction with Compton suppression has resulted in a wide range of elements with sample weights of only 10 mg. These results will help develop new and improved methods of analysis of precious pottery and ceramics while preserving as much of the pottery pieces as possible.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 622-625 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports |
Volume | 20 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2018 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2018 Elsevier Ltd
Keywords
- Archaeology
- Micro-sampling
- Neutron activation analysis
- Pottery