ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal
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Investigating corroded historical ferrous specimens
Abstract: The development of non-invasive techniques are of paramount importance for the investigation of materials that are valuable, either in monetary terms or of scientific significance. Recent developments have shown that neutron and muon techniques are especially useful for the analysis of historical and archaeological specimens since they are non-invasive. In the case of ferrous objects, if there has been some corrosion, the proportion of goethite can be measured, which is useful for determining the conservation status of historical objects in museum collections. Specimens of Admiral 1050 steel (of a known composition) have been allowed to corrode in a warm, damp, environment for a year, and have formed layers of corrosion products. We plan to measure the original carbon content.
Principal Investigator: Dr Adrian Hillier
Experimenter: Miss Bethany Hampshire
Experimenter: Mr David Edge
Experimenter: Dr Alan Williams
DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB1810736
ISIS Experiment Number: RB1810736
| Part DOI | Instrument | Public release date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.5286/ISIS.E.92919004 | CHRONUS | 09 May 2021 | Download |
Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
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