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Trace element analysis

Scope note

Analyzing an artifact to find out what trace elements are present, and in what proportion, especially to determine the source of the raw materials from which the artifact was made.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300081693

Broader Terms used

chemical analysis

Narrower Terms used

activation analysis

Term used for

analysis, trace element

Created

13yrs ago

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