P. R. S. Moorey’s scientific contributions

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Publications (1)


Ancient Mesopotamian Materials and Industries
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January 1996

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American Journal of Archaeology

D. T. Potts

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P. R. S. Moorey

Citations (1)


... These ores can be selected deliberately or also be used unconsciously when trying to produce Cu, resulting in a low-Sn bronze instead. As natural alloying is constrained by polymetallic ores availability, it has a low incidence in the archaeological record (Charles, 1978;Moorey, 1994;Wertime, 1978). The co-smelting of oxidic/carbonate Cu-ores mixed with the mineral cassiterite (SnO 2 ) is usually considered the most rudimentary technique used to intentionally produce bronze. ...

Reference:

Debunking Deterministic Narratives of Technological Development Through Experimentation: A Critical Review of the Prehistory of Tin Bronze Alloying
Ancient Mesopotamian Materials and Industries
  • Citing Article
  • January 1996

American Journal of Archaeology