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Medieval nanotechnology: Thickness determination of Zwischgold samples

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2021
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Wu, Q., Watts, B., Döbeli, M., Müller, J., Butz, B., Lombardo, T., Schmidt-Ott, K., Fink, R., Nolting, F., & Ganz, D. (2021). Medieval nanotechnology: Thickness determination of Zwischgold samples. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 49, 211–221. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2021.01.010

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Highlights • Focused study aiming at technological parameters of corroded Mediaeval Zwischgold.

• Gold layer in a nanoscale thickness range of 20–50 nm, with the peak at 30 nm. Full foil thickness (50–260 nm) obtained from EDX derived Ag/Au weight ratio.

• Ultra-high-resolution SEM measurements, supported by STEM and RBS.

• Scientific evidence for paleness of Zwischgold A special gilding material called Zwischgold has been frequently observed in medieval gilded artefacts. As a bilayer metal leaf made from gold

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  • Wu, Qing
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  • Watts, Benjamin
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  • Döbeli, Max
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  • Müller, Julian
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  • Butz, Benjamin
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  • Lombardo, Tiziana
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  • Schmidt-Ott, Katharina
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  • Fink, Rainer
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  • Nolting, Frithjof
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  • Ganz, David
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49

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211

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221

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1296-2074

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34 since deposited on 2021-11-15
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82 since deposited on 2021-11-15
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Wu, Q., Watts, B., Döbeli, M., Müller, J., Butz, B., Lombardo, T., Schmidt-Ott, K., Fink, R., Nolting, F., & Ganz, D. (2021). Medieval nanotechnology: Thickness determination of Zwischgold samples. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 49, 211–221. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2021.01.010

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