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Microstructure Determined By X-Ray Diffraction Peak Profile Analysis: a Fingerprint in Archaeology
Crystallite size and size-distribution and lattice distortions, often called size and strain, are two fundamental aspects of the microstructure of crystalline materials. Broadened X-ray diffraction peak profil...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
A Non-Destructive Analysis by Neutron Diffraction Inside Make-Up Containers of Ancient Egypt
Our group has been studying the different cosmetic materials used in Ancient Egypt (about 2500-1000 BC) for five years. We have examined a large number of cosmetic powders, which are a representative material ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Unveiling the Structure of Ancient Lead Pigments Example of “Lead White”
Although the basic lead carbonate naturally occurs as the rare mineral hydrocerussite, it has been produced artificially since the early historical times and extensively used for artistic and cosmetic purposes...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Advances in Art and Archaeology Using X-Ray Synchrotron Radiation
Many probes and methods employed routinely in materials science, chemistry, biology, physics or geology are also commonly used for characterising and dating many archaeological findings, for determining the so...