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Title
Microfocus X-ray computed tomography analysis of corroded glass objects
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Abstract
Microfocus X-ray computed tomography (µCT) is a useful tool for non-destructive analysis of corroded archaeological glass objects and for monitoring restoration and conservation processes for these materials. This was demonstrated by µCT analysis of artificially corroded laboratory-produced glasses and corroded archaeological glasses retrieved from soil environments. Corrosion layers with a thickness of 20 µm or more can be detected as areas with lower X-ray attenuation values than the non-corroded glass. Features that are revealed by µCT analyses include the degree and patterns of corrosion and the presence of various internal structures in the corrosion layers. The study of restored corroded glasses demonstrates that mechanical and laser cleaning can be monitored efficiently. The study of consolidation practices, using test objects, requires the use of additives to increase X-ray attenuation values of the organic compounds that are used.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Engineering geology. - Amsterdam
Publication
Amsterdam : 2009
ISSN
0013-7952
DOI
10.1016/J.ENGGEO.2008.06.012
Volume/pages
103 :3/4 (2009) , p. 93-99
ISI
000263401500005
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UAntwerpen
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Publications with a UAntwerp address
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Last edited 23.08.2022
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