Neutron radiography examination of objects belonging to the cultural heritage
J. Rant|Zoran Milič|Janka Istenič|Timotej Knific|Igor Lengar|Andrej Rant
Examination of the internal structure and composition cultural object is extremely important for its conservation should be carried out before planned. Knowledge an also study ancient manufacturing technologies sometimes determination function. In examination interior objects often only methods involving non-destructive (NDE) are acceptable. The shape, condition metal parts can revealed, e.g. by conventional X-ray Radiography (XR), or computed tomography (CT), while Neutron (NR) primarily helps to detect presence organic materials in their identification. paper some typical examples use NR selected presented. these NDE techniques was integral part process, as well archaeologists historians.
Applied Radiation and Isotopes|PubMed