Archaeometric study of Dutch Tin-Lead spoon fragments from Amsterdam: 1500 -1775 AD. A neutron diffraction study

摘要

A feasibility study using neutron scattering has been applied to antique Dutch tin-lead spoon fragments obtained from excavations within the town boundaries of Amsterdam dating to the period 1500-1775 AD. Detailed quantitative information on the tin-lead compositions has been obtained, which suggests different production methods. The microstructure of the spoon fragments has been studied using neutron diffraction pole figure scanning. This contribution demonstrates the suitability of time-of-flight neutron diffraction for the study of strongly curved (antique) metallic objects.