Stieghorst, C.MLZ* ; Revay, Z.MLZ*

2017

Abstract: PGAA and INAA are ideally suited for a panoramic analysis of the elemental composition in different materials. In the end the bundle of different advantages make these two methods actractive for archaeometry and cultural heritage – this includes e.g. low-destructiveness, straightforward sample preparation and proper detection limits for many elements. Due to the fact that PGAA and INAA are complementary for several elements, a combination of both makes sense for certain applications like provenance studies. At the PGAA-facility of the FRM II additional INAA measurements can be performed subsequently after the PGAA irradiation. Short-lived activation products can be determined directly in the PGAA chamber. A separate low background chamber is available for long-term measurements.

Keyword(s): Earth, Environment and Cultural Heritage (1st) ; Archaeology/Museums/Arts (2nd) ; Instrument and Method Development (2nd)

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