PIXE–PIGE analyses of Byzantine glass bracelets (10th–13th centuries AD) from Isaccea, Romania

This paper reports the particle induced X-ray emission (PIXE) and particle induced gamma-ray emission (PIGE) analyses of 78 glass bracelet fragments discovered in the Byzantine fortified settlement of Isaccea, Romania (10th–13th centuries AD). The chemical composition of the glass was used to identi...

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Published in:Journal of radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry 2016-02, Vol.307 (2), p.1021-1036
Main Authors: Bugoi, R., Poll, I., Mănucu-Adameşteanu, Gh, Calligaro, T., Pichon, L., Pacheco, C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Archaeology and Prehistory
Bracelets
Chemical Sciences
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Diagnostic Radiology
Hadrons
Heavy Ions
Humanities and Social Sciences
Inorganic Chemistry
Material chemistry
Nuclear Chemistry
Nuclear Physics
Physical Chemistry
Silica
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Summary:This paper reports the particle induced X-ray emission (PIXE) and particle induced gamma-ray emission (PIGE) analyses of 78 glass bracelet fragments discovered in the Byzantine fortified settlement of Isaccea, Romania (10th–13th centuries AD). The chemical composition of the glass was used to identify the raw materials and manufacturing techniques. Most of the bracelets turned out to be soda-lime-silica glasses, but lead and soda-lime-lead glasses were also identified. The PIXE–PIGE data revealed the glass chromophores and provided clues about the pigments used to decorate the external surfaces of some bracelets—lead stannate and gold alloy. The analytical results showed that the bracelets were manufactured by recycling different types of coloured glass, probably in a local workshop.
ISSN:0236-5731
1588-2780
DOI:10.1007/s10967-015-4240-0