Gerry McDonnell
Archaeometallurgy
Diagnostic Residues
Residues that can be ascribed to a particular process
• Non-Ferrous Metal Working
– Precious metals, Au, Ag
– Copper Alloys, Cu-Sn, Cu-Zn, Cu-Sn-Zn, Cu-Sn-Pb, etc
– Lead based, Pb-Sn
• Ferrous (Iron) Metal Working
|
Process |
Ferrous |
Non-Ferrous |
|
Smelting |
Smelting slags |
Smelting slags |
|
Refining |
? |
? |
|
Smithing |
Hammerscale |
crucibles |
