Micro-XRF for characterization of Moroccan glazed ceramics and Portuguese tiles

作者：Guilherme A; Manso M; Pessanha S; Zegzouti A; Elaatmani M; Bendaoud R; Coroado J; dos Santos J M F; Carvalho M L^*

来源：Journal of Instrumentation, 2013, 8(02): C02055.

DOI：10.1088/1748-0221/8/02/C02055

• X-ray detectors
• X-ray fluorescence (XRF) systems
• Interaction of radiation with matter
• Ionization and excitation processes

A set of enamelled terracotta samples (Zellij) collected from five different monuments in Morocco were object of study. With the aim of characterizing these typically Moroccan artistic objects, X-ray spectroscopic techniques were used as analytical tool to provide elemental and compound information. A lack of information about these types of artistic ceramics is found by the research through international scientific journals, so this investigation is an opportunity to fulfill this gap. %26lt;br%26gt;For this purpose, micro-Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (mu-EDXRF), and wavelength dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (WDXRF) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) were the chosen methods. As complementary information, a comparison with other sort of artistic pottery objects is given, more precisely with Portuguese glazed wall tiles (Azulejos), based in the Islamic pottery traditions. Differences between these two types of decorative pottery were found and presented in this manuscript.

• 出版日期2013-2