Publications by authors named "Miquel Herrero-Cortell"
Artificial Metals are polymeric semi-metallic composites obtained by combining thermosetting resins with atomized metal powders in order to achieve composite materials capable of reproducing metals, even in a rusty or corroded condition. These composites provide a solution for the reproduction of archaeological artefacts, sculptures, and ornaments for the purpose of conservation. This work explores mechanical properties of three different resins bronze composites loaded with two different proportions of metal filler.
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- Identification of forgeries in archaeological artifacts, especially Iberian inscribed lead plates, is crucial due to the prevalence of counterfeits in museums and markets.
- A case study showcases the use of voltammetry of microparticles (VMP) and scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) for non-invasive analysis to identify fakes.
- The study specifically applies these techniques to authenticate five lead plates from Los Villaricos-Torralba in Spain, demonstrating their effectiveness in forensic archaeology.