Open AccessXRF and powder X-ray diffraction analysis of ancient iron slags from the “Sladak Kladenets” and “Malko Dryanovo” archaeological sites, Bulgaria
Author(s) -
Bilyana Kostova,
Boyan Dumanov,
Zhivko Uzunov,
Ventseslav Stoyanov,
Boyka Zlateva
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
spisanie na bʺlgarskoto geologičesko družestvo/spisanie na bʺlgarskoto geologičesko družestvo
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1314-8680
pISSN - 0007-3938
DOI - 10.52215/rev.bgs.2021.82.3.253
Subject(s) - metallurgy , raw material , materials science , iron ore , powder diffraction , diffraction , mineralogy , geology , chemistry , crystallography , physics , organic chemistry , optics
Using X-ray fluorescence and Powder X-ray diffraction analysis, the chemical and phase composition of ancient iron slags and raw iron ore were investigated. The type of raw ore was identified as self-fluxing. The operating furnace temperature was determined in the range 900–1000 °C. The results obtained are of archaeological importance. They will contribute to the chronological specification of the time of realization of the metallurgical process and the type of used furnaces.