Archaeological Ceramics Studied by Scanning Electron Microscopy

@article{Froh2004ArchaeologicalCS,
  title={Archaeological Ceramics Studied by Scanning Electron Microscopy},
  author={Jan Froh},
  journal={Hyperfine Interactions},
  year={2004},
  volume={154},
  pages={159-176}
}
  • J. Froh
  • Published 2004
  • Materials Science
  • Hyperfine Interactions
The use of scanning electron microscopy combined with energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis in studies of archaeological pottery is discussed. The methods are described and results of their application to studies of Precolumbian glossy black pottery from northern Peru are reported in some detail. 
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