Optical and scanning electron microscopic study of the effects of charring on Indian hemp (Apocynum cannabinum L.) fibres

Journal of Archaeological Science

Volumn 24, Issue 6, 1997, Pages 517-527

  Srinivasan, R ^a   Jakes, K A ^a  

^a OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Carbonization; Indian hemp; Plant fibres; Scanning electron microscopy

Indexed keywords

EID: 0039145100     PISSN: 03054403     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1006/jasc.1996.0135     Document Type: Article

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