GRiSSH::Mediterranean archaeology & archaeometry : international journal | Vol.16, No.2, 2016 | Analysis of archaeological bones from different sites in Egypt by a multiple techniques (XRD, EDX, FTIR)

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Analysis of archaeological bones from different sites in Egypt by a multiple techniques (XRD, EDX, FTIR)

Part of : Mediterranean archaeology & archaeometry : international journal ; Vol.16, No.2, 2016, pages 149-158

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Vol.16, No.2, 2016

Pages:

149-158

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Abstract:

Archaeological bones were collected from different sites and conditions in Egypt to be analyzed by multitechniques to determine the reaction of bones in different burial environments (dry and moist conditions). Different analytical techniques have been used to accurately recognize archaeological bones such as X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The results revealed that XRD confirms that all bone samples taken from archaeological sites have high crystallinity. EDX analysis showed different types of elements. It also proved the increasing of calcium and phosphor elements in archaeological samples compared to the control sample. FTIR indicated deterioration of amides groups compared to the control sample

Subject:

History and Archaeology

Subject (LC):

Αρχαιολογία

Keywords:

Archaeological bone, deterioration, analysis, XRD, EDX, FTIR

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Περιέχει 4 εικόνες και 2 πίνακες

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