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Experimental smelting of iron ores from Elba Island (Tuscany, Italy)

Results and implications for the reconstruction of ancient metallurgical processes and iron provenance

Bibliographic Data

ID11901428
AuthorsM Benvenuti (0000-0003-1344-8421, Institute of Geosciences and Earth Resources, corresponding author), Andrea Orlando (0000-0003-3540-3232, Institute of Geosciences and Earth Resources), Daniele Borrini (University of Florence), Laura Chiarantini (0000-0002-1936-423X, Institute of Geosciences and Earth Resources), Pilario Costagliola (0000-0003-3557-8091, University of Florence), Celestina Mazzotta (0000-0002-7549-8902, University of Florence), Valentina Rimondi (0000-0002-1249-6563, University of Florence)
Year2016
Volume70
Pages1-14
Publication date2016-04-28
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Archaeological Science (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0305-4403 • E-ISSN: 1095-9238
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.jas.2016.04.008
OpenAlexW2345248131
LanguageEN
Citations received15
References cited15

Cassiterite · Geochemistry · Hematite · Iron ore · Metallurgy · Mineralogy · Provenance · Slag (welding · Smelting · Tin · Tungsten · Wolframite · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis · Materials Science · Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts · Geology

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Unique citing works15
Citations per year1,5
Citation span2016 - 2026 (11)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 15

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