Analysis of sculptures using XRF and X-ray radiography

X-ray transparent testing of leaves from an artistic desk lamp

“…If eventually are visible any kind of crack(s) on obtained X-ray film, as here, the registered indications may however serve for further engineering analyze of a production method and kind(s) of faults through the entire body, even when the artistic part is an object of observation or investigation [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]. But, irregularities visible from Fig.…”

“…Several studies have indicated that, when is used X-ray diagnostic methods in conjunction with art, historical and technical knowledge of artistic works than will impact on change the understanding of art objects given by curators based on stylistic features [1][2][3]. Although a few museums have been examined their sculptures, in more or less systematic way, still exists the relatively small number of results of X-ray diagnostic methods of sculpture collections.…”

Corrodive cracks from flux residuals after brazing of thin leaves at an artistic desk lamp

“…The geometry of the braze joint is also a crucial factor to be considered [7,10]. Brazing joint differs from a weld joint, Fig.…”

“…Negativ rendgenskog filma na centralnom delu stolne lampe sa listovima (debljine ≈1mm) [9] From such film still is not clear what kind of hair discontinuities are. Those indications need more detail analyse by applying another testing methods [10][11][12][13][14], without destroying a tested component.…”

“…The filler metal for a particular application is chosen based on its ability to: wet the base metals, see Fig. 2a, and melt at a lower temperature than the base metals [7][8][9][10].…”