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Accelerator mass spectrometry radiocarbon dating

Subcategory: isotopic measurement
Standard reference: Vogel et al. (1987)
Papers: 1 | Mentions: 5

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Description

Measurement of radiocarbon content in bulk sediments and density fractions using accelerator mass spectrometry after acid fumigation pretreatment to remove inorganic carbon.

Typical Equipment

  • vacuum desiccator
  • accelerator mass spectrometer

Output Measurements

  • Δ¹⁴C values
  • conventional radiocarbon age
  • fraction modern