Pulsed infrared thermography applied to quantitative characterization of the structure and the casting faults of the Capitoline She Wolf

摘要: Pulsed infrared thermography was applied to the analysis of Capitoline She Wolf bronze statue, in collection Musei Capitolini Rome. We show how it can be used study alloy properties and several subsurface structural features statue such as casting faults repairs providing information useful recover steps manufacturing process. In particular, thermal diffusivity determined quantitative evaluations were carried out concerning thickness various parts depth cavities originating from air bubbles melt profile contact area some patches mend gaps left after Finally obtained value discussed relation actual composition shown consistent with trend values expected for different copper compositions.