ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal
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Characterisation of Early Bronze Age metalwork using Neutron Tomography
Abstract: Neutron Tomography will allow us to analyse casting techniques used for British Early Bronze Age copper-alloy implements, namely axes and daggers, by visualising casting flow. This will inform us about potential mould types that were used, as well as the current state of corrosion within the artefact. Creating three-dimensional models of the interiors of the artefact will also allow us to map this as well as metal distribution in the artefact. It is hoped that the results of this experiment will significantly improve our understanding of Early Bronze Age metalworking manufacturing techniques and their relationship with craft-traditions and skills.
Principal Investigator: Mr John Strachan
Experimenter: Dr EDWARD CHARLES
Experimenter: Dr Antonella Scherillo
Experimenter: Dr Andrea Dolfini
Local Contact: Dr Sylvia Britto
Local Contact: Dr Winfried Kockelmann
DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2610546
ISIS Experiment Number: RB2610546
| Part DOI | Instrument | Public release date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2610546-1 | IMAT | 28 March 2029 | Download |
Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
Data format: RAW/Nexus
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Mr John Strachan et al; (2026): Characterisation of Early Bronze Age metalwork using Neutron Tomography, STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, https://doi.org/10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2610546
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