Handheld x-Ray fluorescence : a method for non-destructive compositional analysis of sandstone building stones

Everett, P.A.; Gillespie, M.R.. 2019 Handheld x-Ray fluorescence : a method for non-destructive compositional analysis of sandstone building stones. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 44pp. (OR/16/008) (Unpublished)

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Abstract/Summary

This report describes a study designed to devise an appropriate methodology for using a Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence (HH-XRF) instrument for in situ testing of sandstone building stones. HH-XRF is a non-destructive method of compositional analysis that could offer the means to geochemically differentiate different sandstones, and constrain their quarry sources. To examine the potential of HH-XRF for these purposes, a programme of laboratory tests has been conducted on a range of sandstone building stones from the UK. The aims of the test programme were to: develop and refine a robust and fit-for-purpose methodology for gathering, managing, displaying and interpreting compositional data; determine the extent to which sample surface condition and stone texture affect the results; and evaluate whether or not the results can provide a basis for distinguishing different sandstones. The results suggest the instrument can be used to distinguish sandstones (and potentially a wide range of other geological and man-made materials) that are otherwise indistinguishable in the field, and as such the method should find widespread application in disciplines such as building conservation and archaeology.

Item Type:	Publication - Report
Funders/Sponsors:	British Geological Survey
Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:	This item has been internally reviewed, but not externally peer-reviewed.
Date made live:	02 Oct 2019 16:05 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/525280

Item Type:

Publication - Report

Funders/Sponsors:

British Geological Survey

Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:

This item has been internally reviewed, but not externally peer-reviewed.

Date made live:

02 Oct 2019 16:05 +0 (UTC)

URI:

https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/525280