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Dual Energy Computed Tomography for the Non‐destructive Analysis of Ancient Ceramics
Author(s) -
McKenzieClark J.,
Magnussen J.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
archaeometry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.716
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1475-4754
pISSN - 0003-813X
DOI - 10.1111/arcm.12035
Subject(s) - pottery , computed tomography , ceramic , characterization (materials science) , dual energy , archaeology , sample (material) , digital enhanced cordless telecommunications , geology , computer science , materials science , geography , radiology , telecommunications , medicine , physics , composite material , bone mineral , osteoporosis , endocrinology , nanotechnology , wireless , thermodynamics
Ceramics are usually the most common artefact found on any ancient archaeological site. Compositional analysis of this pottery, and characterization of the clay fabrics from which they are made, has the potential to pinpoint sources of manufacture as well as identify trade routes and consumption patterns in the ancient world. Currently, most analytical techniques require the partial or total destruction of the ceramic sample. This research investigates the use of dual energy computed tomography ( DECT ) to analyse B lack G loss and V esuvian S igillata from P ompeii. The results indicate that DECT may be a viable adjunct or alternative to conventional analytical techniques. Importantly, unlike traditional methods, DECT is totally non‐destructive, a highly significant factor when analysing irreplaceable artefacts.