ARHEOLOŠKI VESTNIK (ACTA ARCHAEOLOGICA)

Inštitut za arheologijo  ZRC SAZU

ARHEOLOŠKI VESTNIK 51, 2000

Žiga ŠMIT in P. PELICON:

Analysis of copper-alloy fitments on a Roman gladius from the river Ljubljanica
(Analize bakrovih zlitin na nožnici rimskega meča iz Ljubljanice)

Abstract

The method of proton induced X-ray emission (PIXE) analysis was applied for studies of the metal composition of copper-based alloys on the scabbard of a Roman gladius, discovered in the river Ljubljanica. The scabbard fitments were made of brass, except for small parts of the U-shaped lining made of bronze. The fitting components were bound by riveting and soldering using a tin-lead alloy. The analysis testifies to the use of brass in the early Augustan era. The reliability of the PIXE results is discussed.

Full text (pdf)

Arheološki vestnik |  Editorial board |  Ordering, price list and other information |  Search |  Issues online |  Guidelines for contributors |  Author declaration form |  Reviewer form
Home | Top