Application of PIXRF in the analysis of archaeological glazed tiles
Abstract
The proton-induced X-ray fluorescence (PIXRF) technique is a powerful tool for elemental analysis and pigment identification. A reaction chamber for the production of intense mono-energetic X-rays by proton impact on thick pure targets was constructed. The X-rays from Ti, Fe, Cu, Zr, Mo and Ag targets passing through a thin Kapton window, were used for elemental analysis of various Iranian tile glazes. The tiles belong to various well-known Iranian monuments built in 13-19th century. Since the analysis is performed outside vacuum, there is no serious limitation for the sample size under study. Quantitative analysis was performed using an iterative method.
- Publication:
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Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B
- Pub Date:
- November 2001
- DOI:
- 10.1016/S0168-583X(01)00791-1
- Bibcode:
- 2001NIMPB.184..430L