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  • Anthropology
  • Materials Science

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  • Burning bodies is a method used to conceal crimes.
  • Understanding bone thermal alteration is vital for forensic investigations.
  • Previous research has not fully detailed bone responses across a range of cremation temperatures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and document thermal changes in human bones subjected to controlled cremation.
  • To establish a correlation between cremation temperature, time, and observable bone alterations.
  • To provide data for the forensic analysis of burned remains.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 100 human cadavers subjected to cremation at temperatures from 600°C to 1200°C.
  • Monitoring of cremation time and recording of temperatures.
  • Detailed examination of morphological, colorimetric, and fracture pattern changes in burned bones.

Main Results:

  • Distinctive bone color changes (e.g., yellow, brown, black, blue-white) were observed correlating with temperature.
  • Specific fracture patterns, such as shrinkage cracks and warping, were identified as indicators of thermal stress.
  • Bone surface morphology showed significant alterations, including calcination and vitrification at higher temperatures.

Conclusions:

  • Controlled cremation temperatures induce predictable changes in bone morphology, color, and fracture development.
  • These findings enhance the ability to estimate thermal exposure in forensic cases.
  • The study provides a scientific basis for interpreting burned bone evidence in criminal investigations.