The use of thermogravimetry and NMR spectroscopy in the attempted identification of the source of babylonian building asphalt

This paper discusses the attempted identification of the source of asphalt (whether it was from the Qayarah or Heet locations), which was used in the building of the old city of Babylon. Thermogravimetry, differential thermogravimetry, 13C and proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy were empl...

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Published in:Thermochimica acta 1987-05, Vol.115, p.181-188
Main Authors: Al-Sammerrai, Falih, Al-Sammerrai, Dhoaib, Al-Rawi, Jassim
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Language:English
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Summary:This paper discusses the attempted identification of the source of asphalt (whether it was from the Qayarah or Heet locations), which was used in the building of the old city of Babylon. Thermogravimetry, differential thermogravimetry, 13C and proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy were employed as the main analytical tools in this investigation, in addition to some standard methods of analysis. Results obtained indicated that the most probable source of Babylonian building asphalt was from Heet.
ISSN:0040-6031
1872-762X
DOI:10.1016/0040-6031(87)88364-8