Tite, M. S. (1969). Determination of the firing temperature of ancient ceramics by measurement of thermal expansion: a reassessment. Archaeometry 11. Vol 11, pp. 131-143.
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Determination of the firing temperature of ancient ceramics by measurement of thermal expansion: a reassessment | ||||||||
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Archaeometry 11 | ||||||||
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Archaeometry | ||||||||
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11 | ||||||||
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131 - 143 | ||||||||
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Fired clay ceramic heated steadily from room temperature exhibits normal reversible thermal expansion until temperatures comparable with its original firing temperature are reached; above these the ceramic begins to contract because of an irreversible shrinkage due to the resumption of sintering. Detailed investigation into the assumptions involved in the technique showed that with shrinkage temperatures below 700oC (vitrification temperature), or when the ceramic contains calcite, thermal expansion data provide only a very approximate value for firing temperature, and must be considered in conjunction with mineralogical data. Above 700oC a value accurate to +20oC can be obtained, assuming a firing time of one hour. Possible remaining sources of inaccuracy are discussed. Data relevant to kiln temperature distribution and firing time, based on experiments with replicas of Romano-British kilns, are also discussed and it is suggested that measurements on samples of kiln fabric could be of value. For Roman coarse ware mainly from Britain, calculated firing temperatures ranged from 500-700oC, and for samian, 1000-1200oC. Post-Roman British wares ranged from 500-990oC. A J C | ||||||||
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1969 | ||||||||
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