Archeometric Applications

An isotope dilution mass spectrometry overview: tips and applications for the measurement of radionuclides

“…Several studies have been reported in the literature. 37,52,76–80 Here, three different methods are detailed. The first derives the error multiplication factor ( F ) as a function of the mixture isotope ratio, leading to a very simple formula to derive the optimal isotope ratio for the mixture.…”

“…This method calculates the F factor as a function of the ratio between the amount of sample and the amount of spike. 52 It is essentially eqn (15), rewritten, by introducing α ( n S / n T atomic ratio) into eqn (1), which leads to eqn (19)…”

“…Several reviews have described ID-MS for CRM characterization, 20 element speciation, 47,48 proteomics 49 and geochemical analysis. 50 Some articles have discussed the general concept of ID-MS. 26,51–54 To our knowledge no general reviews on radionuclide measurement by ID-MS have been published.…”

Precise determination of lead isotope ratios by MC-ICP-MS without matrix separation exemplified by unique samples of diverse origin and history

“…Extremely careful sample purication is usually a key point of such research but it is effective for relatively large samples (>100 mg) with relatively high lead levels (range of &). However, in most research on historic objects or works of art, 13,[15][16][17][18][19][20] the availability of such samples is rare. Commonly, the sample quantities that can be used for analysis, especially archaeological artefacts, inks or pigments are extremely low.…”

Lead Isotopes to Identify Underwater Ceramic Contamination: The Example of the Kyrenia Shipwreck (Cyprus)

“…However, it is well-established that anthropic activities have modified the natural seawater lead isotopic signature and isotopic analyses have long been employed to identify the source of lead present in the marine environment [13][14][15][16][17]. Lead isotopes are also used as a tracer in archaeological science, where they allow tracing of the origin of artifacts by relating them to their geological raw material [18][19][20][21][22]. The recent application of isotopic analysis to archaeological ceramics from multiple contexts in the Eastern Mediterranean and Ancient Mexico, demonstrates that lead isotopes constitute a powerful analytical tool to both discriminate between ceramics of different origins and to relate ceramics to their source, either by comparison with ceramics of known origin or their raw materials [23,24].…”