Non-destructive neutron structural studies of ancient ceramic fragments of the cultural heritage of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Abstract
The structural features of ancient ceramic fragments dating from various historical ages of ancient cultural groups inhabiting the territory of modern Kazakhstan were studied using optical microscopy, neutron diffraction, neutron tomography, and Raman spectroscopy methods. Fragments of ancient pottery were selected from the collection of ancient remains from archaeological excavations near Zaysan district of East Kazakhstan region, Republic of Kazakhstan. The phase analysis of the studied ceramics fragments was performed. Phases of feldspar, quartz and mica as additional additives for the manufacture of ancient pottery were observed. Minor phases of graphite, anatase, and calcite were detected. Structural
features and spatial distribution of components inside the volume of ceramic fragments were studied. In some pottery fragments, organic additives, possibly of vegetable origin, were found. According to the obtained structural data, the specific features of ceramic manufacturing, as well as the processes of
temperature annealing of pottery pieces are discussed.
About the Authors
B. A. Bakirov
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research;Kazan Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dubna
A. Zh. Zhomartova
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research; L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University; Institute of Nuclear Physics Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dubna
S. E. Kichanov
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dubna
R. S. Zhumatayev
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Almaty
A. T. Toleubayev
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Almaty
K. M. Nazarov
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research; L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University; Institute of Nuclear Physics Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dubna
D. P. Kozlenko
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dubna
A. M. Nazarova
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Almaty
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Bakirov B.A., Zhomartova A.Z., Kichanov S.E., Zhumatayev R.S., Toleubayev A.T., Nazarov K.M., Kozlenko D.P., Nazarova A.M. Non-destructive neutron structural studies of ancient ceramic fragments of the cultural heritage of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Eurasian Journal of Physics and Functional Materials. 2022;6(1):56-70. https://doi.org/10.32523/ejpfm.2022060106
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