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Hello all. Thank you again for all of the tremendous input. It looks like both the alloy analyzers and radioactivity test could (at least in theory) meet our needs. Unfortunately however the type of equipment required is preventative (cost in the case of the analyzers, and mobility in the...

Hello all, Thank you so much for your incredible and informed input. It is always good to "speak" with those "in the know". It sounds like this is going to be a little more complex (and costly in reference to the quotes that I have received for this equipment) than I initially anticipated...

Also, how long a time period are you referring to with "long analysis times"? Although, this should not be a serious issue.

EdStainless - Thank you for your post! I was unaware that any type of preparation is necessary? What would this involve? In many cases, people do not want these pieces to be handled unnecessarily, so I am hoping for as little "touchie feelie" as possible. :) I have contacted a few...

One other thought… Many of these pieces are made of several parts, which in turn are made from different metals (blades from steel, but the crossguards, pommels, etc. are made from other alloy mixtures. If the alloy analyzer could accurately measure the composition of these pieces as well...

IR Stuff - Thank you for your post and, good point. I have been thinking about this as well. One key to success would be maintaining a "trade secret" database of steel composition from known original pieces. Without this information, the "unscrupulous" would need to invest in this testing...

PS: Sorry for the 2 spelling errors (allows/alloys and now/know), typing too quickly. ;) I also cannot seem to find a way to edit my post and thus stem my embarrassment. :D

Thank you all! I have looked into alloy analyzers and they seem ideal. I have access to several museums who could provide unquestioned original pieces for testing in order to create a database for comparison. My concerns are only: 1) Is the analyzer accurate enough to detect minute...

Hello all, Thank you in advance for any information. I have a strange question and found this forum, so I am hoping that you can help me. I work with museums and collectors in the US and Europe in the authentication of military and other artifacts (swords, helmets, etc.). We have an issue...