Non-destructive screening methodology based on ED-XRF for the classification of medieval and post-medieval archaeological ceramics

摘要: Abstract Compositional analysis of ceramics plays a crucial role in Archaeology because following the proper methodology, it enables to obtain knowledge about past human behavior. In this regard, X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (XRF) involves promising possibilities on non-destructive pottery. Nonetheless, comparison traditionally employed techniques such as ICP-MS or NAA, there are several limitations overcome (e.g. limits detection, precision, accuracy, etc.). The goal work was develop multi-point strategy based ED-XRF and, subsequently, assess what extent destructively obtained classification by can be reproduced one non-destructively. experiment applied set 47 representative Medieval and post-Medieval from Iberian Peninsula corresponding 4 archaeological sites. results both methods were explored statistically (HCA PCA) showed that non-destructively achieved high-level correspondence with ICP-MS. Thus, screening potential methodology demonstrated. Likewise, factors involved geochemical characterization instrumental parameters, concentration ranges these typologies, their heterogeneity ubiquitous lead glazes addressed.