Trace Element Analysis of Dental Powders by X-Ray Fluorescence Technique: A Recent Study

Author(s):  
Daisy Joseph
1988 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 305-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert D. Kuhn

This study reports the results of a trace element analysis of Mohawk-Iroquois ceramics. The objective of the research was an attempt to identify trade ceramics, specifically ceramic smoking pipes, in Mohawk assemblages. Over 400 ceramic artifacts were analyzed using an X-ray fluorescence technique to determine their trace element compositions. Control samples of pottery were utilized to demonstrate differences in the elemental composition of regional clay resources, and ceramic pipes of known provenience were then identified as to their probable region of origin. The results indicate that ceramic pipes were common trade items among the Mohawk. The trade and exchange of pipes is interpreted as a phenomenon of Iroquois gift giving and reciprocity involving a material class of important symbolic value.


1976 ◽  
Vol 279 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Zeisler ◽  
J. Cross ◽  
E. A. Schweikert

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (03n04) ◽  
pp. 125-133
Author(s):  
S. Murao ◽  
K. Sera ◽  
S. Goto ◽  
C. Takahashi ◽  
L. Cartier ◽  
...  

Recent rise of social attention towards ethical jewelry has led scientists to a challenge of how to construct analytical systems that can deliver in line with social and supply chain expectations. Of the various kinds of methods, “Proton/Particle-Induced X-ray Emission” (PIXE) seems to be robust and promising in characterizing gemstones because of its capability of trace element analysis without destruction. The authors established a non-standard method to analyze cultured pearls and applied it to test specimens from different places. The results showed that PIXE could detect important elements for pearl study with good accuracy and sensitivity and that pearl chemistry can be useful to differentiate freshwater and marine pearl products.


1987 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 133-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence T. Cua ◽  
Gene S. Hall

2002 ◽  
Vol 74 (5) ◽  
pp. 1128-1135 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Vincze ◽  
A. Somogyi ◽  
J. Osán ◽  
B. Vekemans ◽  
S. Török ◽  
...  

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