Chemical analysis of mortars of archaeological samples from Mediana locality, Serbia

Authors

  • Maja N. Stanković University of Nis, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Department of Chemistry
  • Nenad S. Krstić University of Nis, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Department of Chemistry
  • Dragan M. Đorđević University of Nis, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Department of Chemistry
  • Nemanja Anastasijević University of Nis, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Department of Chemistry
  • Vojislav V. Mitić University of Nis, Faculty of Electronic Engineering; Serbian Academy of Science and Art, Institute of Technical Sciences
  • Gordana A. Topličić-Ćurčić University of Nis, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture
  • Ana J. Momčilović-Petronijević University of Nis, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture

Abstract

Mineralogical and chemical composition of mortar from the floor, ceiling and wall of Stibadium B, from the archaeological site of Mediana (Serbia) have been analysed using ICP-OES, FТIR and XRD-spectroscopy and chemical analysis. The results show that hydraulic lime mortar was used with crushed bricks as artificial puzzolanic aggregate. Large contribution of silicon- and aluminum-oxides, indicate the presence of quartz and phyllosilicate minerals derived from the aggregate, river sand and crushed bricks. Also, high content of Pb and Cu was observed in investigated samples.

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Published

2019-04-01

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 2 (2019)

Section

Articles