Prehistoric Ceramic Sherds Analyses - LA-ICP-MS

Other Antiques and Antiquities testing, analysis, scientific research and development, inspection, certification, engineering, failure investigation, and product development needs include :

Provenance Verification: Researching the history of an item to verify its origins and authenticity Testing
Material Analysis: Using techniques like X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and infrared spectroscopy to identify the materials and age of an object Testing
Condition Assessment: Detailed examination to assess the condition Testing
including signs of wear Testing
repairs Testing
and alterations Testing
Carbon-14 Dating: For ancient artifacts Testing
determining the age of organic materials through radiocarbon dating Testing
Thermoluminescence Testing: Used for ancient ceramics and terracotta figures to estimate the last time the item was heated Testing

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