Nuclear analytical study of rock paintings

M. Peisach; C. Pineda; L. Jacobson

doi:10.1007/bf02040149

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Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry

Volume/Issue:: Volume 151: Issue 1

Nuclear analytical study of rock paintings

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M. Peisach

M. Peisach National Accelerator Centre P.O. Box 72 7131 Faure (South Africa)

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C. Pineda

C. Pineda National Accelerator Centre P.O. Box 72 7131 Faure (South Africa)

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L. Jacobson

L. Jacobson McGregor Museum P.O. Box 316 8300 Kimberley (South Africa)

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Pages:: 221–227

Online Publication Date:: 13 Aug 2005

Publication Date:: 17 Sep 1991

Article Category:: Research Article

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02040149

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Abstract

An exfoliated fragment of a rock painting from Lesotho was analyzed by differentiated backscatter spectrometry to obtain the paint thickness, which ranged from about 2 to 6.5 m, and its empirical formula for stopping power calculations. Elemental composition was determined by PIXE. Fe-rich paint spots were red in color and Ca-rich ones, pinkish. Because of the chemical mobility of calcium, this paint component should become the focus to which conservation techniques should be directed.

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Journal of Radionalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Language	English
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