Quantitative neutron studies of cultural heritage objects provide access to microscopic, mesoscopic, and macroscopic structures in a nondestructive manner. In this paper we present a neutron diffraction investigation of a Ghiberti Renaissance gilded bronze relief devoted to the measurement of cavities and inhomogeneities in the bulk of the sample, along with the bulk phase composition and residual strain distribution. The quantitative measurements allowed the determination of the re-melting parts extension, as well as improving current knowledge about the manufacturing process. The study provides significant and unique information to conservators and restorators about the history of the relief.

Festa, G., Senesi, R., Alessandroni, M., Andreani, C., Vitali, G., Porcinai, S., et al. (2011). Non destructive neutron diffraction measurements of cavities, inhomogeneities and residual strain in bronzes of Ghiberti’s relief from the Gates of Paradise. JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 109(6), 064908-064909 [10.1063/1.3560915].

Non destructive neutron diffraction measurements of cavities, inhomogeneities and residual strain in bronzes of Ghiberti’s relief from the Gates of Paradise

FESTA, GIULIA;SENESI, ROBERTO;ANDREANI, CARLA;VITALI, GIANNI;
2011-01-01

Abstract

Quantitative neutron studies of cultural heritage objects provide access to microscopic, mesoscopic, and macroscopic structures in a nondestructive manner. In this paper we present a neutron diffraction investigation of a Ghiberti Renaissance gilded bronze relief devoted to the measurement of cavities and inhomogeneities in the bulk of the sample, along with the bulk phase composition and residual strain distribution. The quantitative measurements allowed the determination of the re-melting parts extension, as well as improving current knowledge about the manufacturing process. The study provides significant and unique information to conservators and restorators about the history of the relief.
2011
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Settore FIS/07 - FISICA APPLICATA (A BENI CULTURALI, AMBIENTALI, BIOLOGIA E MEDICINA)
English
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Festa, G., Senesi, R., Alessandroni, M., Andreani, C., Vitali, G., Porcinai, S., et al. (2011). Non destructive neutron diffraction measurements of cavities, inhomogeneities and residual strain in bronzes of Ghiberti’s relief from the Gates of Paradise. JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 109(6), 064908-064909 [10.1063/1.3560915].
Festa, G; Senesi, R; Alessandroni, M; Andreani, C; Vitali, G; Porcinai, S; Giusti, A; Materna, T; Paradowska, A
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