Archaeologists are in need of better strategies for managing assemblages of corroded metal artifacts, especially nails. There is an affordable middle ground between storing artifacts that will never be properly identified or conserved and discarding without proper documentation and identification. X-radiography is a cost-effective method for identifying artifacts obscured by corrosion, documenting diagnostic attributes, and helping collections managers and conservators work together to prioritize artifacts for treatment.
Join us on Thursday, October 24 for Metals Managed: Using X-radiography to Identify, Document, and Sample Corroded Iron! In this webinar, will cover the applications of x-radiography for archaeological collections managers, with a specific focus on cost savings. The program instructors will share their experiences using x-rays to create more accurate artifact catalogs and craft responsible discard strategies which reduce curation fees and result in cost savings for the overall project budget.
Participants will learn:
- How to “read” an artifact x-ray
- How to use x-rays as documentation of bulk metals so that these can be discarded with minimal loss of important analytical information
- About the availability of x-radiography services, the costs of these services, and how obtaining x-rays can lead to cost savings for CRM projects
This webinar is discounted from normal webinar pricing for all attendees. As always, ACRA members enjoy the firm-wide registration benefit – once one person pays for a registration for the live session, all other employees can attend for no additional cost.
Register NOW to reserve your spot!