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dc.contributor.authorOtlet, R. L.
dc.contributor.authorHuxtable, George
dc.contributor.authorSanderson, D. W.
dc.date.accessioned2021-02-11T19:52:59Z
dc.date.available2021-02-11T19:52:59Z
dc.date.issued1986-01-01
dc.identifier.citationOtlet, R. L., Huxtable, G., & Sanderson, D. C. W. (1986). The development of practical systems for 14C measurement in small samples using miniature counters. Radiocarbon, 28(2A), 603-614.
dc.identifier.issn0033-8222
dc.identifier.doi10.1017/S0033822200007797
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10150/652823
dc.descriptionFrom the 12th International Radiocarbon Conference held in Trondheim, June 24-28, 1985.
dc.description.abstractMiniature gas counters have been in use since the early 1960s for the measurement of 14C but were for a long time seen as suitable for providing approximate indications of activity rather than measurements for more precise dates. In recent years the need for better measurements of small samples has posed a continuing challenge for the 14C laboratories. This paper examines how the challenge has been met across the world using conventional beta decay counting techniques and proportional gas counters of 50ml volume or less. A survey is made of the rise of these techniques and attention paid to the solution through modern technology of earlier problems. Some practical systems, now in routine use, are described and consideration is given to the future for miniature counter measurements. Such systems have several attractive features that will guarantee their usefulness in 14C measurements for the future.
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherAmerican Journal of Science
dc.relation.urlhttp://radiocarbon.webhost.uits.arizona.edu/
dc.rightsCopyright © The American Journal of Science
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dc.subjectcounter systems
dc.subjectmethods
dc.subjectC 14
dc.subjectcarbon
dc.subjectisotopes
dc.subjectradioactive isotopes
dc.subjectabsolute age
dc.titleThe Development of Practical Systems for 14C Measurement in Small Samples Using Miniature Counters
dc.typeProceedings
dc.typetext
dc.identifier.journalRadiocarbon
dc.description.noteThis material was digitized as part of a cooperative project between Radiocarbon and the University of Arizona Libraries.
dc.description.collectioninformationThe Radiocarbon archives are made available by Radiocarbon and the University of Arizona Libraries. Contact lbry-journals@email.arizona.edu for further information.
dc.eprint.versionFinal published version
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dc.source.volume28
dc.source.issue2A
dc.source.beginpage603
dc.source.endpage614
refterms.dateFOA2021-02-11T19:52:59Z


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