title: A Review of Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) as an Analytical Tool in Numismatic Studies.
abstract: Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (EDXRF) as an analytical technique in studies of ancient coins is summarized and reviewed. Specific EDXRF applications in historical studies, in studies of the corrosion of coins, and in studies of the optimal working conditions of some laser-based treatment for the cleaning of coins are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville, Seville, Spain navas@us.es.
authors.forename: María José
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Navas
authors.affiliation: Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville, Seville, Spain.
authors.forename: Agustín García
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Asuero
authors.affiliation: Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville, Seville, Spain.
authors.forename: Ana María
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Jiménez
mesh_terms: D003343:Corrosion; D049668:History, 15th Century; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D007834:Lasers; D009717:Numismatics / Q000266:history* / Q000379:methods*; D013052:Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Coins; Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF); Laser cleaning