Sample submision form for Radiocarbon dating services
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Submitter |
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| Address |
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| Telephone |
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| Fax |
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| Email |
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| Date of Submission |
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Conventional Radiocarbon Dating |
| Is: Small, Routine or High Precision |
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Site |
| Name of Site |
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| Description of Site |
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| Nearest Town |
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| Country |
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| Map Coordinates |
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Sample |
| Submitter sample code |
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| Sample type (charcoal,wood, bone,shell,peat,other) |
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| Specific Identification |
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| Stratigraphy (single, one of the sequence, how many) |
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| Has the sample been dried? Yes! or Not! |
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| Weight of Sample submitted /g |
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| Has this sample been dated before? |
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| If Yes, give details |
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| Potential contaminants? Roots, Carbonate, Other |
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| If Other, give details |
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| What period is the sample
likely to belong to, e.g.
Bronze Age, Late Neolithic,
Boreal. |
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| Is more material available? |
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| Type of Investigation (e.g. archaeological, palaeoenvironmental, etc) |
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Sampling Details |
| Name |
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| Address |
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| Date of Collection |
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| Method of sampling |
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| Treatment and storage |
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| Comments |
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| Publication if any |
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Shipment details
Each individually wrapped sample should be clearly
labeled and packed in a sturdy container. Each shipment
should contain a packing list including the name and
address of the shipper.
Large rock and mineral samples can be sent in heavy plastic
or fabric bags. Smaller samples and mineral separates should
be sent in plastic bags, or plastic vials with secured tops.
Samples sent in glass vials should be individually wrapped
in several layers of packing material.
Samples sent for radiocarbon age determinations should be
protected from sources of extraneous carbon. Charcoal and
wood samples should be wrapped in aluminum foil or heavy
plastic and should not be wrapped in paper.
All samples passing through Customs should be clearly
labeled:
"SCIENTIFIC SAMPLES - NO COMMERCIAL VALUE - WILL BE DESTROYED IN THE ANALYSIS".
Do not claim a total value of more than US$1.
PLEASE ask DELIVERY ADDRESS BEFORE SENDING.
Conventional mail (Airmail) is recommended.
Simply copy the table and text abowe and paste it into your message at HTML format
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Sample submision form for Radiocarbon dating services
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