Ion beam analysis in cultural heritage studies: Milestones and perspectives

For three decades, ion beam analysis (IBA) in external mode was considered as the best choice for the characterisation of cultural heritage materials, as it combines excellent analytical performance and non-invasive character. However, in recent years, other analytical techniques arose as serious co...

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Main Authors: Dran, Jean-Claude, Calligaro, Thomas
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
CULTURAL OBJECTS
INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ION BEAMS
MATERIALS SCIENCE
NONDESTRUCTIVE ANALYSIS
RAMAN SPECTRA
RESOLUTION
SYNCHROTRON RADIATION
X-RAY DIFFRACTION
X-RAY FLUORESCENCE ANALYSIS
X-RAY SPECTROSCOPY
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Summary:For three decades, ion beam analysis (IBA) in external mode was considered as the best choice for the characterisation of cultural heritage materials, as it combines excellent analytical performance and non-invasive character. However, in recent years, other analytical techniques arose as serious competitors, such as those based on synchrotron radiation (X-ray absorption, fluorescence or diffraction) or those using portable instruments (XRF, micro-Raman). It is shown that nevertheless IBA remains unmatched thanks to two unique features, namely the analysis of light elements and the high-resolution 3D chemical imaging.
ISSN:0094-243X
1551-7616
DOI:10.1063/1.4812900