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LABORATORY FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY 5470 Social Sciences Building University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison Wisconsin 53706 |
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The Laboratory for Archaeological Chemistry, founded in 1987, is a center for research and training in the chemical analysis of archaeological materials, one of very few such facilities in the U.S. Dedicated instrumentation provides the core of our analytical procedures, involving the elemental and isotopic characterization of archaeological materials. Interaction with various facilities on the Madison campus allows us access to other technologies for organic and inorganic analyses of various materials. Our research normally involves the study of the composition and origin of various materials to answer archaeological questions about past human behavior. Since analytical work began, the Laboratory has been involved in a variety of research, including collaborative projects with individuals at many institutions, and the training of professionals and students in archaeometric methods. Initial projects focused on obtaining paleodietary information from trace element analyses of bones, ceramics, and sediments and have expanded to include organic residues, lithics, pigments, and other materials. The Laboratory for Archaeological Chemistry is available to other researchers and institutions for consultation and analyses. If you are interested in using the facilities of the lab, please contact the director, T. Douglas Price (608-262-2575) or associate director, James Burton (608-262-4505). Our fax number is 608-265-4216.
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This page maintained by J. Burton <jhburton@facstaff.wisc.edu>,
last updated September 2003.