The characterisation of Melanesian obsidian sources and artefacts using the proton induced gamma-ray emission (PIGME) technique

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dc.contributor.authorBird, JRen_AU
dc.contributor.authorAmbrose, WRen_AU
dc.contributor.authorRussell, LHen_AU
dc.contributor.authorScott, MDen_AU
dc.date.accessioned2007-11-22T04:18:40Zen_AU
dc.date.accessioned2010-04-30T04:29:44Zen_AU
dc.date.available2007-11-22T04:18:40Zen_AU
dc.date.available2010-04-30T04:29:44Zen_AU
dc.date.issued1981-09en_AU
dc.description.abstractProton induced gamma-ray emission (PIGME) has been used to determine F, Na and Al concentrations in obsidian from known locations in Melanesia and to relate artefacts from this region to such sources. The PIGME technique is a fast non-destructive and accurate method for determining these three elements with essentially no special sample preparation. The measuring technique is described and results are listed for sources chiefly in the Papua New Guinea region. Their classification is discussed in terms of groups which are distinguishable by the PIGME method. Over 700 artefact results are listed; these show the occurrence of an additional group that is not geographically identified.en_AU
dc.identifier.citationBird, J. R., Ambrose, W. R., Russell, L. H., & Scott, M. D. (1981). The characterisation of melanesian obsidian sources and artefacts using the proton induced gamma-ray emission (pigme) technique. Lucas Heights N.S.W.: Australian Atomic Energy Commission Research Establishment.en_AU
dc.identifier.govdoc179en_AU
dc.identifier.isbn0642597189en_AU
dc.identifier.otherAAEC-E-510en_AU
dc.identifier.placeofpublicationLucas Heights, New South Walesen_AU
dc.identifier.urihttp://apo.ansto.gov.au/dspace/handle/10238/295en_AU
dc.language.isoen_auen_AU
dc.publisherAustralian Atomic Energy Commissionen_AU
dc.subjectGamma radiationen_AU
dc.subjectProton beamsen_AU
dc.subjectFluorineen_AU
dc.subjectSodiumen_AU
dc.titleThe characterisation of Melanesian obsidian sources and artefacts using the proton induced gamma-ray emission (PIGME) techniqueen_AU
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