FTIR spectroscopy as a support for radiocarbon dating: advantages and limitations to identify possible contaminations

M. E. Fedi, L. Liccioli, P. A. Mandò
Abstract:
One of the fundamental hypotheses the radiocarbon dating technique is based on is the fact that the sample to be dated has to be considered as a close system. However, when we would like to date a finding that has been restored, that hypotesis might be called into question. Any carbon-based material used for restoration has to be completely removed from the sample before the radiocarbon measurement, in order not to alter the results.
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Event details
IMEKO TC:
TC4
Event name:
MetroArchaeo 2016
Title:

International Conference on Metrology for Archaeology and Cultural heritage (TC4)

Place:
Torino, ITALY
Time:
19 October 2016 - 21 October 2016