Radiocarbon dating

Radiocarbon dating is an analytical technique for analyzing the age of biological and organic materials such as fossils and very old objects. Some carbon-containing inorganic samples can be analyzed as well. The method is suitable for samples that are older than the 18th century.

Suitable sample matrices

Biological samples and all carbon-based organic sample matrices such as wood, paper, ceramics, and fabrics. Inorganic carbon-based minerals are also suitable.

Minimum sample amount

25 mg (contact us when you have very limited amount of sample available)

Typical turnaround time

6 weeks after receiving the samples

Quality system

Measurlabs validated method

Device families

AMS

Method expert

Sanna Laukkanen