The use and abuse of Pb in bioarchaeological studies: A review of Pb concentration and isotope analyses of teeth
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Isotopic distribution of bioavailable Sr, Nd, and Pb in Chungcheongbuk-do Province, Korea
Background Mapping the distribution of bioavailable isotope ratios across landscapes serves as an efficient geochemical tool for delineating the origins and migration trajectories of humans and animals. Chungcheongbuk-do Province in central Korea, known for its geological diversity and inland location isolated from coastal influences, provides an ideal area to study the contributions of geological and environmental factors to the isotope landscape (isoscape). This study analyzed the distribution of bioavailable Sr, Nd, and Pb isotopes in the province using plant and soil data obtained in this study and from previous works. Findings Chungcheongbuk-do features diverse geological elements, including Precambrian basement, Paleozoic metasedimentary rocks, and Mesozoic granitoids and volcano-sedimentary sequences. The 87Sr/86Sr ratios of bulk soil samples from 44 sites primarily range from 0.781 to 0.706, with two ratios exceeding 0.9 originating from Precambrian basement and Cretaceous granitoid areas. Fractions of soils treated with 1 M ammonium nitrate and acetic acid exhibit indistinguishable 87Sr/86Sr ratios (R2 = 0.99, except for one point), spanning from 0.804 to 0.707. Plant 87Sr/86Sr ratios demonstrate a robust positive correlation with leachate ratios (for ammonium nitrate data, (87Sr/86Sr)plant = 0.938 × (87Sr/86Sr)leachate + 0.045, R2 = 0.98). The εNd values of bulk soils from Precambrian basement areas (–18 to –30) plot against Sm/Nd ratios around the reference line corresponding to 3 Ga, while other bulk soil samples (εNd = –1 to –21) align with a younger (~ 2 Ga) reference line. Plant εNd values, ranging from –4 to –24, exhibit a prominent positive correlation with ammonium nitrate leachates (plant εNd = 0.77 × leachate εNd – 3.83, R2 = 0.89). Plant samples do not show consistent variation between 87Sr/86Sr and εNd. The 206Pb/204Pb and 207Pb/204Pb ratios of bulk soils show a ~ 2 Ga trend, typical for Korean basement rocks. The Pb isotopic ratios of ammonium nitrate and acetic acid leachates match perfectly with each other (R2 = 0.99). The 206Pb/204Pb, 207Pb/204Pb, and 208Pb/204Pb ratios of plant samples vary narrowly (19.2–17.9; 15.8–15.5; 39.0–38.0) and are distinctly different from those of bulk soils (24.4–17.9; 16.5–15.6; 42.5–37.9) and their leachates (23.1–17.7; 16.2–15.6; 41.0–38.1). Plant and soil data from this study and previous works were used to construct Sr and Nd isoscapes, employing interpolation models based on inverse distance weighting, simple kriging, empirical Bayesian kriging, and geology and topography-considered empirical Bayesian kriging regression prediction. These maps await validation through analysis of additional archives. Conclusions The isotope data obtained in this study highlight a strong geological control over bioavailable Sr and Nd, in contrast to a dominant environmental influence on bioavailable Pb. The Sr and Nd isoscapes presented here are potentially valuable for addressing archaeological or forensic inquiries in their current state. Nevertheless, the maps would benefit from additional refinement with increased sample density and enhanced interpolation models.
Isotopic distribution of bioavailable Sr, Nd, and Pb in Chungcheongbuk-do Province, Korea
Background Mapping the distribution of bioavailable isotope ratios across landscapes serves as an efficient geochemical tool for delineating the origins and migration trajectories of humans and animals. Chungcheongbuk-do Province in central Korea, known for its geological diversity and inland location isolated from coastal influences, provides an ideal area to study the contributions of geological and environmental factors to the isotope landscape (isoscape). This study analyzed the distribution of bioavailable Sr, Nd, and Pb isotopes in the province using plant and soil data obtained in this study and from previous works. Findings Chungcheongbuk-do features diverse geological elements, including Precambrian basement, Paleozoic metasedimentary rocks, and Mesozoic granitoids and volcano-sedimentary sequences. The 87Sr/86Sr ratios of bulk soil samples from 44 sites primarily range from 0.781 to 0.706, with two ratios exceeding 0.9 originating from Precambrian basement and Cretaceous granitoid areas. Fractions of soils treated with 1 M ammonium nitrate and acetic acid exhibit indistinguishable 87Sr/86Sr ratios (R2 = 0.99, except for one point), spanning from 0.804 to 0.707. Plant 87Sr/86Sr ratios demonstrate a robust positive correlation with leachate ratios (for ammonium nitrate data, (87Sr/86Sr)plant = 0.938 × (87Sr/86Sr)leachate + 0.045, R2 = 0.98). The εNd values of bulk soils from Precambrian basement areas (–18 to –30) plot against Sm/Nd ratios around the reference line corresponding to 3 Ga, while other bulk soil samples (εNd = –1 to –21) align with a younger (~ 2 Ga) reference line. Plant εNd values, ranging from –4 to –24, exhibit a prominent positive correlation with ammonium nitrate leachates (plant εNd = 0.77 × leachate εNd – 3.83, R2 = 0.89). Plant samples do not show consistent variation between 87Sr/86Sr and εNd. The 206Pb/204Pb and 207Pb/204Pb ratios of bulk soils show a ~ 2 Ga trend, typical for Korean basement rocks. The Pb isotopic ratios of ammonium nitrate and acetic acid leachates match perfectly with each other (R2 = 0.99). The 206Pb/204Pb, 207Pb/204Pb, and 208Pb/204Pb ratios of plant samples vary narrowly (19.2–17.9; 15.8–15.5; 39.0–38.0) and are distinctly different from those of bulk soils (24.4–17.9; 16.5–15.6; 42.5–37.9) and their leachates (23.1–17.7; 16.2–15.6; 41.0–38.1). Plant and soil data from this study and previous works were used to construct Sr and Nd isoscapes, employing interpolation models based on inverse distance weighting, simple kriging, empirical Bayesian kriging, and geology and topography-considered empirical Bayesian kriging regression prediction. These maps await validation through analysis of additional archives. Conclusions The isotope data obtained in this study highlight a strong geological control over bioavailable Sr and Nd, in contrast to a dominant environmental influence on bioavailable Pb. The Sr and Nd isoscapes presented here are potentially valuable for addressing archaeological or forensic inquiries in their current state. Nevertheless, the maps would benefit from additional refinement with increased sample density and enhanced interpolation models.
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