Analysis of Ancient Egyptian Finds of Metal Artefacts by alpha-Induced X-Ray Emission

摘要

The application of the particle-induced X-ray fluorescence method for the determination of the quantitative composition of objects is described. This is a non-destructive method of analysis, is accurate and highly sensitive. The method is particularly attractive for the examination of valuable archeological finds. The results of the analyses of various Egyptian metal artefacts carried out with the method are presented and discussed. (Atomindex citation 13:710138)