Analytical chemistry in archaeology
- Author/Creator:
- Pollard, A. M., author
- Publication/Creation:
- Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2007
- Resource Type:
- Book
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- Full Title:
- Analytical chemistry in archaeology / A.M. Pollard [et al.].
- Series Titles:
- Cambridge manuals in archeology
Cambridge manuals in archaeology
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- Additional Author/Creators:
- Pollard, A. M.
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Description/Summary
- Table of Contents:
- Cover; Half-title; Series-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Figures; Tables; Preface; Part I The role of analytical chemistry in archaeology; Part II The application of analytical chemistry to archaeology; Part III Some basic chemistry for archaeologists; Epilogue; Appendix i scientific notation; Appendix ii significant figures; Appendix iii seven basic si units; Appendix iv physical constants; Appendix v Greek notation; Appendix vi chemical symbols and isotopes of the elements; Appendix vii electronic configuration of the elements (to radon, Z = 86); Appendix viii some common inorganic and organic sample preparation methods used in archaeology; Appendix ix general safe practice in the laboratory; Appendix x coshh assessments; References; Index
- Summary:
- 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.
- Language:
- English
- Language Note:
- English
- Physical Type/Description:
- 1 online resource (xiv, 404 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).
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- Catalog ID (MMSID):
- 9936954175602486
- ISBN:
- 1-107-15780-3
1-281-08601-0
9786611086015
0-511-35084-8
0-511-34907-6
0-511-34810-X
0-511-55629-2
0-511-60743-1
0-511-34994-7 - OCLC Number:
- 476118378
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