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From: "Irene Schrufer-Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 3:56 PM
Subject: Re: Clinker
> Hello Tim,
>
> I see clinker as something similar to cinder, derived from the use of coal
> as a fuel. On the basis of Bachmann 1982 (The identification of slags from
> archaeological sites) and McDonnell 1983 (CA 86), I have defined cinder as
> 'conglomerates of hearth material not completely fused, containing mainly
> fuel ash, lining or perhaps welding sand'. Cinders are 'easily recognised
> by their light, crumbly nature and brownish colour. Although usually
> considered a residue of smithing, 'cinders can also form in a smelting
> furnace in connection with unreduced ore and fuel.' (Schrufer-Kolb 2004,
> 11).
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Irene
>
>
> PS: How is the peat charcoal research coming along?
>
>
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> Dr Irene Schrufer-Kolb
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>
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