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http://dx.doi.org/10.5012/bkcs.2011.32.1.83

Modified Bone Density Fractionation Method for Palaeodietary Studies  

Shin, Ji-Young (Conservation Science Division, National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage)
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Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society / v.32, no.1, 2011 , pp. 83-88 More about this Journal
Abstract
The bone density fractionation method is a potential palaeodietary tool in tracing lifetime dietary changes as well as separating diagenetically altered fractions. This paper presents a workable bone density fractionation method that uses a devised mathematical model and the particle size distribution. Different grinding methods, i.e., a Spex $LN_2$ mill, a Disc mill and a Micronising mill, were used to reduce archaeological bone particles to an appropriate size range, which was then analyzed by a Laser particle sizer. It was found that density profiles are in good agreement with the diagenetic parameters, and with their stable isotope results.
Keywords
Bone density fractionation; Bone diagenesis; Particle size; Palaeodiet; Stable isotope analysis;
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