Energy-Dispersive X-ray (EDX) Mapping of Lead in Mastodon Tusk Using SEM

Authors

Nicholas Bonde, University of Northern IowaFollow
Katherine Plotzke, University of Northern IowaFollow

Files

Document Type

Poster

Keywords

Mastodons--Iowa--Franklin County; Fossils--Collection and preservation--Iowa;

Description

The composition and location of lead within a prehistoric mastodon tusk was mapped using Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy analysis via a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). This analysis was intended to provide information on the distribution of lead throughout the tusk. Data collected from this analysis has provided insights into the sources of the lead.

Publication Date

12-2017

Faculty Advisor

Joshua A. Sebree

Department

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Publisher

Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa

Copyright

©2017 Nicholas Bonde and Katherine Plotzke

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

Recommended Citation

Bonde, Nicholas and Plotzke, Katherine, "Energy-Dispersive X-ray (EDX) Mapping of Lead in Mastodon Tusk Using SEM" (2017). Mastodon Tusk Project Posters. 8.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/mastodon_posters/8