Raman spectroscopy as a non-destructive screening technique for studying white substances from archaeological and forensic burial contexts

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dc.contributor.authorSchotsmans, Eline M.J.*
dc.contributor.authorWilson, Andrew S.*
dc.contributor.authorBrettell, Rhea C.*
dc.contributor.authorMunshi, Tasnim*
dc.contributor.authorEdwards, Howell G.M.*
dc.date.accessioned2016-11-23T17:54:34Z
dc.date.available2016-11-23T17:54:34Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.descriptionNo
dc.description.abstractRaman spectroscopy was evaluated as a non-destructive analytical tool for the characterisation of white substances in burials. In addition, Fourier transform Raman spectroscopy was used to assess the conversion of hydrated lime into calcium carbonate. Fourteen samples of white substances from archaeological and forensic sites were analysed and characterised. The results show that not all white residues in burials are lime. Lime can easily be mistaken for other building materials (gypsum), for minerals (brushite) or degraded metal (cerussite). This study highlights the need for chemical analysis of white residues when encountered in burials. Analytical information derived from Raman spectra of white substances can further assist in the interpretation of the taphonomic processes of burials and their funerary context. Copyright (c) 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
dc.identifier.citationSchotsmans EMJ, Wilson AS, Brettell R et al (2014) Raman spectroscopy as a non-destructive screening technique for studying white substances from archaeological and forensic burial contexts. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy. 45(11-12): 1301-1308.
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1002/jrs.4526
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10454/10527
dc.language.isoen
dc.openaccess.statusclosedAccess
dc.status.refereedYes
dc.subjectRaman spectroscopy
dc.subjectCalcium carbonate
dc.subjectBrushite
dc.subjectCerussite
dc.subjectGypsum
dc.subjectFt-raman
dc.subjectIdentification process
dc.subjectFluorescence bands
dc.subjectWall paintings
dc.subjectMass graves
dc.subjectRemains
dc.subjectLime
dc.subjectCahpo4-center-dot-2h(2)o
dc.subjectDecomposition
dc.subjectMagnesium
dc.titleRaman spectroscopy as a non-destructive screening technique for studying white substances from archaeological and forensic burial contexts
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