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A replication technique for scanning electron microscopy: Applications for anthropologists
Article first published online: 27 APR 2005
DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.1330620305
Copyright © 1983 Wiley-Liss, Inc., A Wiley Company
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Rose, J. J. (1983), A replication technique for scanning electron microscopy: Applications for anthropologists. Am. J. Phys. Anthropol., 62: 255–261. doi: 10.1002/ajpa.1330620305
Publication History
- Issue published online: 27 APR 2005
- Article first published online: 27 APR 2005
- Manuscript Accepted: 6 JUL 1983
- Manuscript Revised: 5 JUL 1983
- Manuscript Received: 8 MAR 1983
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- NSF. Grant Numbers: BNS 80-21397, BNS 80-1397
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Keywords:
- Scanning electron microscopy;
- Mold;
- Cast;
- Silicone-based impression material;
- Epoxy
Abstract
Scanning electron microscopy has become an increasingly useful tool for anthropologists, particularly because of the development of improved methods of replicating specimens. One of the best replication techniques involves silicone-based dental impression materials to make negative impressions, in conjunction with epoxy resins, which are used to make positives or casts. The technique outlined here is particularly useful for anthropologists. Using this technique allows the examination of bone surfaces, teeth, and fossils for taphonomic, microwear, and experimental studies. Reproduction of detail is faithful at magnifications of × 1,500 to × 2,000, routinely giving resolutions of .1 to .25 μm.