Table 3 IRSFs of the ivories from the Sanxingdui site
From: FTIR study on the phase transition of experimental and archaeological burnt ivory
IRSF | Inferred burning temperature | |
|---|---|---|
XY4-1(1) cementum | 7.12 | Around 800 °C |
XY4-1(1) dentin | 4.21 | Around 600 °C |
XY4-1(2) cementum | 3.18 | < 600 °C, mildly burnt |
XY4-1(2) dentin | 3.45 | < 600 °C, mildly burnt |
XY6-1 cementum | 6.07 | Around 800 °C |
XY6-1 dentin | 4.44 (Mg-TCP) | Around 800 °C |