Analytical Chemistry in Archaeology

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

Del i serien Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology

626 kr

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Beskrivning

This book is an introductory manual that explains the basic concepts of chemistry behind scientific analytical techniques and that reviews their application to archaeology. It explains key terminology, outlines the procedures to be followed in order to produce good data, and describes the function of the basic instrumentation required to carry out those procedures. The manual contains chapters on the basic chemistry and physics necessary to understand the techniques used in analytical chemistry, with more detailed chapters on Atomic Absorption, Inductively Coupled Plasma Emission Spectroscopy, Neutron Activation Analysis, X-ray Flourescence, Electron Microscopy, Infra-red and Raman Spectroscopy, and Mass Spectrometry. Each chapter describes the operation of the instruments, some hints on the practicalities, and a review of the application of the technique to archaeology, including some case studies. With guides to further reading on the topic, it is an essential tool for practitioners, researchers and advanced students alike.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-01-18
Mått:176 x 248 x 26 mm
Vikt:840 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology
Antal sidor:420
Förlag:Cambridge University Press
ISBN:9780521655729

Utforska kategorier

Arkeologi: metod och teknik inom Historia och arkeologi

Mer om författaren

Mark Pollard is Edward Hall Professor of Archaeological Science, Research Laboratory for Archaeology, University of Oxford. Cathy Batt is Senior Lecturer in Archaeological Sciences, University of Bradford. Ben Stern is Lecturer in Archaeological Sciences, University of Bradford. Suzanne M. M. Young is NASA Researcher and Lecturer in Chemistry at Tufts University.

Recensioner i media

' … aimed at the non-specialist … provides enough information to allow readers to find their own depth within the subject … a valuable resource …' Journal of Medieval Archaeology

Innehållsförteckning

Part I. The Role of Analytical Chemistry in Archaeology: 1. Archaeology and analytical chemistry; 2. An introduction to analytical chemistry; Part II. The Application of Analytical Chemistry to Archaeology: 3. Elemental analysis by absorption and emission spectroscopies; 4. Molecular analysis by absorption and Raman spectroscopy; 5. X-ray techniques and electron beam microanalysis; 6. Neutron activation analysis; 7. Chromatography; 8. Mass spectrometry; 9. Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS); Part III. Some Basic Chemistry for Archaeologists: 10. Atoms, isotopes, electron orbitals and the periodic table; 11. Valency, bonding and molecules; 12. The electromagnetic spectrum; 13. Practical issues in analytical chemistry.