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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