A comparative experiment in the consolidation of cremated bone

Bibliographic Data

ID4656180
AuthorsDario Rossi (0000-0003-3936-8876, University of Alberta), De Gruchy, S De Gruchy (University of Alberta), Nancy C Lovell (University of Alberta, corresponding author)
Year2004
Volume14
Issue2
Pages104-111
Publication date2004-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Osteoarchaeology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1047-482X • E-ISSN: 1099-1212
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/oa.715
OpenAlexW2137952600
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited16

This experiment assessed whether consolidation of cremated remains facilitated cross-sectioning and grinding, which often are required for microstructural analyses such as the histomorphometric estimation of age and the examination of pathological lesions. Green, bovine femoral diaphyses were cremated at three temperature ranges (346-357°C; 610-755°C; 684-838°C) in an electric furnace and then consolidated with Acryloid B-72 or Butvar B-98 using simple brushing and immersion techniques. After consolidation was complete, bone pieces were cross-sectioned and ground to a thickness of 100-120 μm. Results indicate that specimens treated with Acryloid B-72 are harder and stronger than Butvar treated and untreated control specimens. Acryloid B-72 is, therefore, recommended for the consolidation of cremated remains in preparation for microstructural analysis. Copyright (c) 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd

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