Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
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Volume 278: Issue 2

Prompt gamma activation analysis for non-destructive characterization of chipped stone tools and raw materials

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Zs. Kasztovszky Hungarian Academy of Sciences Institute of Isotopes P.O. Box 77 H-1525 Budapest Hungary

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K. Biró Hungarian National Museum H-1088 Budapest Múzeum krt. 14-16 Hungary

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A. Markó Hungarian National Museum H-1088 Budapest Múzeum krt. 14-16 Hungary

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V. Dobosi Hungarian National Museum H-1088 Budapest Múzeum krt. 14-16 Hungary

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Pages:
293–298
Online Publication Date:
29 Jan 2009
Publication Date:
01 Nov 2008
Article Category:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-008-9505-4
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Abstract  

Recently, several archaeometrical projects were started on the prehistoric collection of the Hungarian National Museum. Among the analytical methods applied, non-destructive prompt gamma activation analysis (PGAA) has a special importance. Based on major-and trace components, characterization of stone tools and their raw materials were performed. Until now, 160 pieces from Carpathian Basin and from the surrounding area (Romania, Croatia, Ukraine, Poland and the Mediterranean region) have been analyzed, including both archaeological and geological pieces. Obsidian and Szeletian felsitic porphyry objects adequately separable with PGAA. Identification of high silica silex categories, however, is much more difficult.

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0236-5731
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1588-2780

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Journal of Radionalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
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