Photometric Determination of Phosphates in Soil as a Non-Destructive Method of Archaeological Research

Authors

  • J. Hrdlička New Technology Research Center, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen
  • P. Baierl New Technology Research Center, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen
  • L. Holata Department of Archeology, Faculty of Philosophy and Arts, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen
  • M. Čekalová New Technology Research Center, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen
  • J. Brandštýl Department of Chemistry, Pedagogical Faculty, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen
  • P. Vařeka Department of Archeology, Faculty of Philosophy and Arts, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen

Keywords:

phosphate determination, archeology

Abstract

We have described a photometric method for determination of phosphate in soils. The samples for testing were obtained from different depths of ground in the farmstead of deserted medieval village Sloupek (Rokycany region). Different methods of phosphate extraction were tested, too. Results of the final method were compared with archaeological excavation.

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Published

2014-05-15

How to Cite

Hrdlička, J., Baierl, P., Holata, L., Čekalová, M., Brandštýl, J., & Vařeka, P. (2014). Photometric Determination of Phosphates in Soil as a Non-Destructive Method of Archaeological Research. Chemické Listy, 108(5), 475–478. Retrieved from http://www-.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/505

Issue

Vol. 108 No. 5 (2014)

Section

Articles