Synchrotron X-ray Microprobes: An Application on Ancient Ceramics
Synchrotron X-ray µ- and nano-probes are increasingly affirming their relevance in cultural heritage applications, especially in material characterization of tiny and complex micro-samples which are typical from archaeological and artistic artifacts. For such purposes, synchrotron radiation faciliti...
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doaj-0759162d090f43a9a22e96d07f5322772021-09-09T13:39:10ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172021-08-01118052805210.3390/app11178052Synchrotron X-ray Microprobes: An Application on Ancient CeramicsAlessandra Gianoncelli0George Kourousias1Sebastian Schöder2Antonella Santostefano3Maëva L’Héronde4Germana Barone5Paolo Mazzoleni6Simona Raneri7Elettra—Sincrotrone Trieste, Strada Statale 14, km 163.5 in Area Science Park, 34149 Basovizza, ItalyElettra—Sincrotrone Trieste, Strada Statale 14, km 163.5 in Area Science Park, 34149 Basovizza, ItalySynchrotron SOLEIL, PUMA Beamline, Saint-Aubin BP48, 91192 Gif-sur-Yvette, FranceDepartment of Ancient and Modern Civilizations, University of Messina, Polo Universitario dell’Annunziata, 98168 Messina, ItalyIPANEMA USR3461, CNRS, Université Paris-Saclay, Ministère de la Culture, UVSQ, MNHN, 91192 Saint-Aubin, FranceDepartment of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, Corso Italia 57, 95129 Catania, ItalyDepartment of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, Corso Italia 57, 95129 Catania, ItalyInstitute of Chemistry of Organometallic Compounds, National Research Council, ICCOM-CNR, Via G. Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, ItalySynchrotron X-ray µ- and nano-probes are increasingly affirming their relevance in cultural heritage applications, especially in material characterization of tiny and complex micro-samples which are typical from archaeological and artistic artifacts. For such purposes, synchrotron radiation facilities are tailoring and optimizing beamlines and set-ups for CH, taking also advantages from the challenges offered by the third-generation radiation sources. In ancient ceramics studies, relevant information for the identification of production centers and manufacture technology can be obtained in a non-invasive and non-destructive way at the micro-sample level by combining different SR based methods. However, the selection of appropriate beamlines, techniques and set-ups are critical for the success of the experiments. Fine and varnished wares (e.g., Attic and western-Greek colonial products) are an excellent case study for exploring challenges offered by synchrotron X-ray microprobes optimized to collect microchemical and phase-distribution maps. The determination of provenance and/or technological tracers is relevant in correctly classifying productions, often based only on ceramic paste, gloss macroscopic features or style. In addition, when these vessels are preserved in Museums as masterpieces or intact pieces the application of non-invasive approach at the micro sample is strictly required. Well-designed synchrotron µXRF and µXANES mapping experiments are able providing relevant clues for discriminating workshops and exploring technological aspects, which are fundamental in answering the current archaeological questions on varnished Greek or western-Greek colonial products.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/17/8052X-ray fluorescencesynchrotron radiationµXRFµXANESblack glossancient ceramics |
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Alessandra Gianoncelli George Kourousias Sebastian Schöder Antonella Santostefano Maëva L’Héronde Germana Barone Paolo Mazzoleni Simona Raneri Synchrotron X-ray Microprobes: An Application on Ancient Ceramics Applied Sciences X-ray fluorescence synchrotron radiation µXRF µXANES black gloss ancient ceramics |
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Alessandra Gianoncelli George Kourousias Sebastian Schöder Antonella Santostefano Maëva L’Héronde Germana Barone Paolo Mazzoleni Simona Raneri |
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Synchrotron X-ray Microprobes: An Application on Ancient Ceramics |
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Synchrotron X-ray Microprobes: An Application on Ancient Ceramics |
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Synchrotron X-ray Microprobes: An Application on Ancient Ceramics |
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Synchrotron X-ray Microprobes: An Application on Ancient Ceramics |
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Synchrotron X-ray Microprobes: An Application on Ancient Ceramics |
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synchrotron x-ray microprobes: an application on ancient ceramics |
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Synchrotron X-ray µ- and nano-probes are increasingly affirming their relevance in cultural heritage applications, especially in material characterization of tiny and complex micro-samples which are typical from archaeological and artistic artifacts. For such purposes, synchrotron radiation facilities are tailoring and optimizing beamlines and set-ups for CH, taking also advantages from the challenges offered by the third-generation radiation sources. In ancient ceramics studies, relevant information for the identification of production centers and manufacture technology can be obtained in a non-invasive and non-destructive way at the micro-sample level by combining different SR based methods. However, the selection of appropriate beamlines, techniques and set-ups are critical for the success of the experiments. Fine and varnished wares (e.g., Attic and western-Greek colonial products) are an excellent case study for exploring challenges offered by synchrotron X-ray microprobes optimized to collect microchemical and phase-distribution maps. The determination of provenance and/or technological tracers is relevant in correctly classifying productions, often based only on ceramic paste, gloss macroscopic features or style. In addition, when these vessels are preserved in Museums as masterpieces or intact pieces the application of non-invasive approach at the micro sample is strictly required. Well-designed synchrotron µXRF and µXANES mapping experiments are able providing relevant clues for discriminating workshops and exploring technological aspects, which are fundamental in answering the current archaeological questions on varnished Greek or western-Greek colonial products. |
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X-ray fluorescence synchrotron radiation µXRF µXANES black gloss ancient ceramics |
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