X-ray, Synchrotron, and Neutron Imaging of Metal Artifacts from the Chernaya Mogila (Black Grave) Burial Mound

Kovalenko, E. S.; Подурец, К. М.; Murashev, M. M.; Глазков, В. П.; Kartashov, Sergey; Chichaev, I. A.; Kainov, Sergey Yu.; Murasheva, V. V.; Tereschenko, E. Yu.; Yatsishina, E. B.; Kovalchuk, M. V.

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“…From this perspective, the neutron structural methods for non-destructive diagnostics, such as neutron tomography and neutron diffraction, provide a sufficient penetration depth into massive metal objects [13,14]. Therefore, research on the structural features of ancient cult products [12,23], jewelry [24][25][26], weapons [27][28][29], and coins [30][31][32] was performed successfully. Neutron imaging and neutron diffraction have made it possible to separate martensitic and austenitic phase components in steel weapons [33], to detect fasteners inside the handle of medieval swords [11] and defects and cracks in metal writing utensils [27], and to complete the non-destructive structural testing of a spearhead from a West Hungarian archaeological site [34].…”

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“…Therefore, research on the structural features of ancient cult products [12,23], jewelry [24][25][26], weapons [27][28][29], and coins [30][31][32] was performed successfully. Neutron imaging and neutron diffraction have made it possible to separate martensitic and austenitic phase components in steel weapons [33], to detect fasteners inside the handle of medieval swords [11] and defects and cracks in metal writing utensils [27], and to complete the non-destructive structural testing of a spearhead from a West Hungarian archaeological site [34]. However, the structural markers or benchmarks on the micron-scale level for large metal fragments and objects are debated [35,36].…”

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Structural Features of the Fragments from Cast Iron Cauldrons of the Medieval Golden Horde: Neutron Tomography Data

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The spatial arrangement of the internal pores inside several fragments of ancient cast iron cauldrons related to the medieval Golden Horde period was studied using the neutron tomography method. The high neutron penetration into a cast iron material provides sufficient data for detailed analysis of the three-dimensional imaging data. The size, elongation, and orientation distributions of the observed internal pores were obtained. As discussed, the imaging and quantitative analytical data are considered structural markers for the location of cast iron foundries, as well as a feature of the medieval casting process.

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Structural Features of the Fragments from Cast Iron Cauldrons of the Medieval Golden Horde: Neutron Tomography Data

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Reinforced protection of fragile bronze cultural relics based on nano-cuprammonium fiber material

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Cui

2024

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Bronze artifacts often suffer from “bronze disease” due to the presence of chloride ions, which result from copper chlorides forming on their surfaces during storage. Therefore, reinforced protection is essential for these unearthed cultural artifacts, and new materials for the reinforced protection of fragile bronzes are urgently needed. In this study, cuprammonium solvent and nanocellulose (CNC) were utilized as reinforcement materials to protect fragile bronzes. The chemical and aesthetic properties before and after reinforcement were analyzed using ultra-depth field microscopes, SEM-EDX, XRD, and Raman spectroscopy. The results indicated that at a nano-cuprammonium reinforcer concentration of 2.5 mol/L, the optimal reinforcement effect on simulated bronze powdery rust samples was achieved.Mechanical strength increased by an average of 77.59%. The mass growth rate reached 84.8%, while the color difference $$\Delta E$$ Δ E remained below 4.0. Additionally, aging resistance significantly improved, aligning with cultural artifact protection standards.Meanwhile, a compact and stable protective membrane formed on the surface of the bronzes, isolating the bronze matrix from direct contact with the external environment, which delayed bronze corrosion and contributed to long-term stable preservation. Graphical Abstract

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The Pommel Base of a Sword From Suzdal Opolye: Decor Reconstruction

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Tereschenko,

Fedorina

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Rossijskaâ arheologiâ

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The article presents the results of synchrotron and neutron visualization of a unique find – the iron pommel base sword unearthed during the works of the Suzdal archaeological expedition of the Institute of Archaeology RAS at the settlement of Krapivye 10 in Suzdal vicinity. The studies were conducted at National Research Centre “Kurchatov Institute”, their task being to restore the pattern of a partially preserved decor on a heavily corroded object with non-destructive methods. The research revealed an inlaid decor made of silver and copper-alloy wires, which made it possible to identify the type of pommel (type V, according to J. Petersen’s typology) and date it from the middle – second half of the 10th century. The find is among the earliest ones in Krapivye 10, a small settlement that emerged in the depths of ravine systems in the middle – second half of the 11th century.

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X-ray, Synchrotron, and Neutron Imaging of Metal Artifacts from the Chernaya Mogila (Black Grave) Burial Mound

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Structural Features of the Fragments from Cast Iron Cauldrons of the Medieval Golden Horde: Neutron Tomography Data

Structural Features of the Fragments from Cast Iron Cauldrons of the Medieval Golden Horde: Neutron Tomography Data

Reinforced protection of fragile bronze cultural relics based on nano-cuprammonium fiber material

The Pommel Base of a Sword From Suzdal Opolye: Decor Reconstruction

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