Neutron-tomographic study of the structural features of a bronze mirror found in the Akterek burial complex

Authors

N. Torezhanova, Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan ,Kazakhstan
O. Myakisheva, Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan ,Kazakhstan
B. Mukhametuly, Laboratory of Neutron Physics, The Institute of Nuclear Physics of Ministry of Energy; Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research ,Kazakhstan
M. Kenessarin, Laboratory of Neutron Physics, The Institute of Nuclear Physics of Ministry of Energy; Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research ,Kazakhstan
R. Baitugulov, Laboratory of Neutron Physics, The Institute of Nuclear Physics of Ministry of Energy; Al-Farabi Kazakh National University ,Kazakhstan
A. K. Bekbayev, Laboratory of Neutron Physics, The Institute of Nuclear Physics of Ministry of Energy; Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research ,Kazakhstan
K. M. Nazarov, Laboratory of Neutron Physics, The Institute of Nuclear Physics of Ministry of Energy; Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research ,Kazakhstan ,

Abstract

This work presents a study on the structure of a bronze mirror found in the Akterek burial complex by using neutron radiography and tomography. The manufacturing features and the physical state of this mirror was analyzed by three-dimensional model. It turned out that the rim on the edge was made of a different alloy, and the border between the rim and the base of the mirror is also visually visible. The morphological features and spatial distribution of pores and voids formed during secondary casting with the application of various patterns and ornaments have been studied in detail. The neutron tomography data made it possible to study the remains of a thin layer of corrosion on the surface of the mirror.

Article Type

Original Study

First Page

266

Last Page

274

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Recommended Citation

Torezhanova, N.; Myakisheva, O.; Mukhametuly, B.; Kenessarin, M.; Baitugulov, R.; Bekbayev, A. K.; and Nazarov, K. M. (2022) "Neutron-tomographic study of the structural features of a bronze mirror found in the Akterek burial complex," Eurasian Journal of Physics and Functional Materials: Vol. 6: No. 4, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32523/ejpfm.2022060402