Thermo-FTIR spectroscopy analysis as a method of characterizing ancient ceramic technology

Physics & Astronomy

• clays 100%
• soils 94%
• calcite 77%
• sintering 69%
• ceramics 60%
• decarbonation 57%
• spectroscopy 47%
• cementation 44%
• limestone 41%
• tempering 36%
• iron oxides 32%
• manufacturing 25%
• iron 21%
• causes 18%
• defects 16%
• crystals 14%

Chemical Compounds

• Soil 76%
• Sintering 74%
• Raw Material 74%
• Ceramic 69%
• Calcite 69%
• Spectroscopy 58%
• Pottery 43%
• Tempering 42%
• Iron Oxide 28%
• Polycrystalline Solid 26%