X-ray micro computed tomography in cultural heritage. Issue 36 (16th September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Analytical Methods Committee AMCTB No. 98,
• Is Part Of: Analytical methods. Volume 12:Issue 36(2020)
• Page Start: 4496
• Page End: 4500
• Publication Date: 2020-09-16
• Subjects: Chemistry, Analytic -- Periodicals; Analytical biochemistry -- Periodicals; Chemical laboratories -- Standards -- Periodicals; 543.1905
• DOI: 10.1039/d0ay90112a
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1759-9660

Abstract

Abstract : This Technical Brief introduces the use of X-ray micro computed tomography in cultural heritage. Abstract : X-ray micro computed tomography (μCT) can reveal the internal structure of several types of objects by exploiting differences in their X-ray absorption. It can: provide information about the objects' relative composition and density without taking any samples or causing any damage; reveal invisible defects, cracks or damage; show if there are any inclusions and if the object is a single piece or is made of different parts joined together; and, uncover methods of construction and even show if repairs and additions have been made. For this reason, it has increasingly been used in archaeology and cultural heritage.