Development of a Semi-Automated System for Routine Preparation of Carbonate Samples
Citation
Tisnérat-Laborde, N., Poupeau, J. J., Tannau, J. F., & Paterne, M. (2001). Development of a semi-automated system for routine preparation of carbonate samples. Radiocarbon, 43(2A), 299-304.Journal
RadiocarbonDescription
From the 17th International Radiocarbon Conference held in Jerusalem, Israel, June 18-23, 2000.Additional Links
http://radiocarbon.webhost.uits.arizona.edu/Abstract
We constructed a semi-automated system to transform carbonate samples to CO2, as a means to increase sample-processing capacity. The physicochemical process includes hydrolysis of carbonate, quantification of the mass of carbon and CO2 collection in a glass ampoule. The system is computer-controlled and monitored, and all the data are stored. A single run of five consecutive samples requires about 3.5 hours. Measurements of 14C concentrations were made on samples of IAEAC-1 Carrara marble to test the reliability of this semi-automated system. These measurements have allowed the determination of the total system background and the memory effect of our system.Type
Proceedingstext