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Identification of anatase in archaeological materials by Raman spectroscopy: implications and interpretation

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: Analysis of a sample of white paint from a ceramic pot of Roman date, using FT‐Raman spectroscopy indicated that a component of the white paint was anatase. This suggested that the presence of anatase, usually regarded as an indicator of modern (early twentieth century or later) intervention, could extend back at least two thousand years. Further examination of the sample, using scanning electron microscopy, chemical analysis using an energy‐dispersive X‐ray analyser, X‐ray diffraction and micro‐Raman spectroscopy, has confirmed the presence of anatase in small proportions (approximately 1.5%). An explanation for the initial observations relating to the sensitivity of anatase detection in Raman analysis is explored. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Journal of Raman Spectroscopy

DOI: 10.1002/jrs.1394

Authors: A. P. Middleton, H. G. M. Edwards, P. S. Middleton, J. Ambers

Institutions: British Museum, University of Bradford, Peterborough Regional College

Language: English

Topic: Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis

Subfield: Archeology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: University of Manchester

OpenAlex ID: W2123373989

FWCI: 42

Cites: 10

Cited by: 49

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