Soldering using nitrate of silver

A previously undescribed prehistoric soldering method?

Authors

  • Lis Rømer Trier
  • Annette Lerche Trolle

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/kuml.v2000i14.114023

Keywords:

Soldering, nitrate silver, iron age

Abstract

Soldering using nitrate of silver - A previously undescribed prehistoric soldering method?

A gold berloque from the Roman Iron Age (figs. 1-2) found in southern Jutland was examined to decide the method of production. Analysis of the fragments were carried out using SEM (scanning electron microscopy) combined with a quality examination (EDX). Chemical soldering using copper nitrate in antiquity is described in literature. However, the analysis of this berloque indicates the use of chemical soldering using silver. Practical experiments suggest that soldering granulated gold using silver nitrate is possible.

 

Lis Rørner Trier

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Published

2000-05-01

How to Cite

Trier, L. R., & Trolle, A. L. (2000). Soldering using nitrate of silver: A previously undescribed prehistoric soldering method?. Kuml, 2000(14), 307–312. https://doi.org/10.7146/kuml.v2000i14.114023

Issue

Vol. 2000 No. 14 (14): Kuml 2000

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