Preparation Techniques for Radiocarbon Dating of Potsherds
Issue Date
1989-01-01Keywords
potsherdsartifacts
techniques
sample preparation
methods
C 14
carbon
dates
isotopes
radioactive isotopesabsolute age
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Evin, J., Gabasio, M., & Lefevre, J.-C. (1989). Preparation techniques for radiocarbon dating of potsherds. Radiocarbon, 31(3), 276-283.Journal
RadiocarbonDescription
From the 13th International Radiocarbon Conference held in Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia, June 20-25, 1988.Additional Links
http://radiocarbon.webhost.uits.arizona.edu/Abstract
Origins of carbon in potsherds are studied through field experiments which involve firing pots containing selected components and laboratory analyses. As temper seems to be the main source of carbon, radiocarbon dates may be too old if calcium carbonate is used. We can avoid the carbon from the clay by low-temperature burning of samples.Type
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