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Chemical analysis of archaeological materials

The use of LIBS equipment, the LIBS Z-903 Analyzer, allows for chemical analysis of archaeological materials and samples. The advantage of using LIBS is that it provides comprehensive information on the chemical composition of any archaeological object or sample with minimal impact on the object in question, resulting in minimal destructiveness. Another advantage is that it is portable and can be used for any sample, whether bone, metal, ceramic, lithic, or sedimentary. It is a highly versatile device with high potential.
CAI Ciencias de la Tierra y Arqueometría
Archeometry and Archeological Analysis Unit