Non-destructive analyses of bronze artefacts from Bronze Age Hungary using neutron-based methods. Issue 3 (9th January 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kiss, V.; Fischl, K. P.; Horváth, E.; Káli, Gy.; Kasztovszky, Zs.; Kis, Z.; Maróti, B.; Szabó, G.
• Is Part Of: Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry. Volume 30:Issue 3(2015:Mar.)
• Page Start: 685
• Page End: 693
• Publication Date: 2015-01-09
• Subjects: Atomic spectra -- Periodicals; Atomic absorption spectroscopy -- Periodicals; 543.0858
• DOI: 10.1039/c4ja00377b
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0267-9477

Abstract

Abstract : Our paper produces results on production techniques of prehistoric metal artefacts using non-destructive neutron-based methods, considering aspects of heritage protection. Abstract : In this paper we present the application of various neutron-based methods carried out at the Budapest Neutron Centre. Non-destructive and non-invasive neutron radiography (NR), prompt gamma activation analysis (PGAA) and time-of-flight neutron diffraction (TOF-ND) analysis were applied to reveal more information on raw material and production techniques of bronze artefacts that can be dated to the Central European Bronze Age (2000–1200 BC).