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Techniques for Archaeothermometry

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 February 2011

Terese V. Palmiter
Affiliation:
Palmiter, NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Alfred, NY 14802
Paul F. Johnson
Affiliation:
Johnson, NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Alfred, NY 14802
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Abstract

This paper describes methods which have been used for the retrospective estimation of the firing temperatures of ancient ceramics, ranked by the reviewers in order of applicability from those considered least effective to the most successful. The techniques discussed include those that correlate color, physical, elastic and electronic properties, thermoluminescence sensitivity, morphology, mineralogy, and thermal behavior with temperature.

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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1988

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