Keyword: «storage conditions»

A study was made of the influence of storage conditions on the integrity of the mammoth tusk (MT). The exhibition was held during the year under the following conditions: in a closed heated room; under a canopy at the climatic test site; in the freezer. To protect the mammoth tusk from environmental factors, the following methods were used: enamel staining, wrapping in a dense black film, treatment with an antibacterial composition, treatment with an antibacterial composition, followed by wrapping in a dense black film. It has been shown that treatment with an antibacterial composition should be carried out after stabilization of the properties of the tusk. It has been established that during long-term storage of mammoth tusk, stable temperature and humidity indicators should be ensured. Of all the processing and isolation methods, enamel staining methods, as well as film wrapping of MT treated with an antibacterial composition, showed good results.

This study analyzes the macro- and microstructure of fossil mammoth ivory. At the macroscopic level, fossil mammoth ivory consists of dentin externally coated with cementum. Like all bone tissues, mammoth ivory consists of hydroxyapatite, collagen, and water. Infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) enabled a comprehensive analysis of mammoth ivory samples and the determination of their structural features. The data obtained contribute to a better understanding of mineralization processes and structural changes in bone tissue and provide insight into the preservation conditions of ancient biomaterial.

This article presents the results of a study on the properties of mammoth tusks (Mammuthus primigenius) after exposure to various conditions simulating natural and artificial environmental factors. It has been shown that storage conditions have a significant impact on the infection of tissues by microorganisms. It was established that the physicomechanical properties depend on the moisture content of the tusk tissues. The characteristics of cracking are determined by the ambient temperature, the influence of wind, and microorganisms present in the environment. Keyword: