X-ray fluorescence analysis of ancient and medieval brass artifacts from south Moravia
- Resource Type
- Authors
- Balázs Komoróczy; M. Hložek; Tomáš Trojek
- Source
- Applied radiation and isotopes : including data, instrumentation and methods for use in agriculture, industry and medicine. 70(7)
- Subject
- Brass
Radiation
visual_art
visual_art.visual_art_medium
Mineralogy
X-ray fluorescence
Middle Ages
Archaeology
Geology
- Language
- ISSN
- 1872-9800
This paper deals with an investigation of archeological finds using X-ray fluorescence analysis and microanalysis. The main aim of the investigation was to prove the production of brass in the South Moravian Region (part of the Czech Republic) in former times. The probable brass production technology is described. Various objects dating back to Antiquity and to the Middle Ages were investigated using two X-ray fluorescence systems, and the results of the analyses are discussed. The measurements showed, e.g., that fragments of Roman scale armor and a belt fitting dating back to Antiquity were made of brass. Brass was also identified on the surfaces of various ancient and medieval molds and melting pots.