Retrieval of materials with water separation machines: instap archaeological excavation manual 1
Auteur :
Peterson, Sarah E.
Éditeur :
INSTAP Academic Press
ISBN :
9781931534536
Date de publication :
31 déc. 2009
Poids :
80 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
A water separation machine divides soil into three components: the material that floats, stones and other heavy portions that do not float, and particles that dissolve in water or become suspended in it. In archaeological excavation it allows for the collection of tiny artifacts, dividing them by size and weight without breaking fragile items.