FTIR and Raman Spectroscopy in the analysis of archaeological samples

A series of laboratory simulations were made in order to evaluate the credibility of carrying out physico-chemical analysis of cultural heritage items by Raman spectral. This study demonstrates the utility of the Raman and FTIR for the physico-chemical characterization of precious archaeological col...

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Main Authors: Ganetsos, Theodore, Douka, Katerina, Higham, Thomas, Laskaris, Nikos
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Collagens
Contamination
Excavation
Museums
Raman spectroscopy
Routines
Simulation
Spectra
Utilities
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Summary:A series of laboratory simulations were made in order to evaluate the credibility of carrying out physico-chemical analysis of cultural heritage items by Raman spectral. This study demonstrates the utility of the Raman and FTIR for the physico-chemical characterization of precious archaeological collagen samples. It is suggested that this technique could and should become a routine approach in archaeometry, especially when there are issues of material diagenesis and/or post excavation contamination (e.g. museum conservantants).
ISSN:0094-243X
DOI:10.1063/1.3482526