title: Different Analytical Procedures for the Study of Organic Residues in Archeological Ceramic Samples with the Use of Gas Chromatography-mass Spectrometry.
abstract: The analysis of the composition of organic residues present in pottery is an important source of information for historians and archeologists. Chemical characterization of the materials provides information on diets, habits, technologies, and original use of the vessels. This review presents the problem of analytical studies of archeological materials with a special emphasis on organic residues. Current methods used in the determination of different organic compounds in archeological ceramics are presented. Particular attention is paid to the procedures of analysis of archeological ceramic samples used before gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Advantages and disadvantages of different extraction methods and application of proper quality assurance/quality control procedures are discussed.
authors.affiliation: a Institute of General and Ecological Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Lodz , Lodz , Poland.
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kałużna-Czaplińska
authors.affiliation: a Institute of General and Ecological Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Lodz , Lodz , Poland.
authors.forename: Angelina
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rosiak
authors.affiliation: b Department of Chemical and Environmental Science , University of Limerick , Limerick , Ireland.
authors.forename: Marzena
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kwapińska
authors.affiliation: b Department of Chemical and Environmental Science , University of Limerick , Limerick , Ireland.
authors.forename: Witold
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Kwapiński
mesh_terms: D001106:Archaeology; D002516:Ceramics / Q000737:chemistry*; D005227:Fatty Acids / Q000032:analysis / Q000592:standards; D008401:Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry / Q000592:standards; D009930:Organic Chemicals / Q000032:analysis* / Q000592:standards; D011786:Quality Control
chemical_list: D005227:Fatty Acids; D009930:Organic Chemicals
keywords: Archeological ceramics; gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; organic compounds