title: Non-invasive chemical and phase analysis of Roman bronze artefacts from Thamusida (Morocco).
abstract: A repertory of Roman military bronze equipment (1st- 3rd century AD) found at the archaeological site of Thamusida (Rabat, Morocco) was analysed by non-destructive X-ray fluorescence and time of flight neutron diffraction (ToF-ND). Most objects are made of leaded alloys, where copper is combined with tin and/or zinc and, in six cases, to arsenic as well. A mixed technology was employed, making a limited use of "pure" semi-finished materials if compared with the large utilization of recycled materials (brass and bronze).
authors.affiliation: Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, Università di Siena, via Laterina 8, 53100 Siena, Italy. gliozzo@unisi.it
authors.forename: Elisabetta
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gliozzo
authors.forename: Rossella
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Arletti
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cartechini
authors.forename: Silvia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Imberti
authors.forename: Winfried A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Kockelmann
authors.forename: Isabella
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Memmi
authors.forename: Romano
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rinaldi
authors.forename: Robert H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Tykot