Radiocarbon Dating Service
How much material do I need for dating?
Typical amounts of material types that would be required for radiocarbon
dating analyses.
Material |
Small sample |
Routine |
High
Precision |
Wood |
5-8 g |
20-30 g |
>150 g |
Charcoal |
2-3 g |
5-20 g |
>40 g |
Peat |
15-20 g |
50-60 g |
>300 g |
Bone |
50 g |
150 g |
>700 g |
Humus Soil |
100 g |
300 g |
>1500 g |
Shell |
15-20 g |
35-40 g |
>150 g |
- All of the above are Minimum Dry weights required. Other carbon
materials can be considered for dating after consultation with
Dr. Michael G. Buzinny.
- All samples, to be analysed, should be clean, dry, bagged, and labeled
- Sample submission form & details, should be filled
out printed, and posted with the samples).
- To help all users maximise the effectiveness of their radiocarbon
analyses and to discuss sampling strategies and/or interpretation
of any results we are pleased to any direct contact to us.
- Modern technology used for sample preparation allow us operate even
smaller samples. It is applicable for most kind of sample material.
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