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Review
. 2016 Jan;70(1):207-21.
doi: 10.1177/0003702815616594.

A Review of Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) as an Analytical Tool in Numismatic Studies

María José Navas  1 , Agustín García Asuero  2 , Ana María Jiménez  2
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Review

A Review of Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) as an Analytical Tool in Numismatic Studies

María José Navas et al. Appl Spectrosc. 2016 Jan.

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.

Keywords: Coins; Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF); Laser cleaning.

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