XRF investigation on skeletal remains from King Peter III of Aragon (1239–1285 A.D.) and Queen Blanche of Anjou (1280–1310 A.D.)

We conducted an X-Ray Fluorescence investigation on bone fragments belonging to King Peter III of Aragon and Queen Blanche of Anjou. The spectroscopic analysis was carried out in selected points of the bone fragments. Several transitional elements normally unexpected in the bone composition have bee...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Applied physics. A, Materials science & processing Materials science & processing, 2014-03, Vol.114 (3), p.647-653
Hauptverfasser:	Piga, Giampaolo, Brunetti, Antonio, Lasio, Barbara, Enzo, Stefano, Malgosa, Assumpció
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bones Characterization and Evaluation of Materials Concentration (composition) Condensed Matter Physics Foods Fragments Habits Heating Invited Paper Machines Manufacturing Materials science Nanotechnology Optical and Electronic Materials Physics Physics and Astronomy Processes Surfaces and Interfaces Thin Films X-ray fluorescence
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Zusammenfassung:	We conducted an X-Ray Fluorescence investigation on bone fragments belonging to King Peter III of Aragon and Queen Blanche of Anjou. The spectroscopic analysis was carried out in selected points of the bone fragments. Several transitional elements normally unexpected in the bone composition have been found at varying level of concentration. The presence of these elements was interpreted in relation to chemical treatments for mummification of bodies as well as to dietary habits, including tools used for cooking and for the consumption of food.
ISSN:	0947-8396 1432-0630
DOI:	10.1007/s00339-014-8272-z