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Archaeology
Fossil wood samples dated by the CIRAM laboratory

Fossil wood samples dated by the CIRAM laboratory

The CIRAM has dated two fossil woods whose exceptional preservation is explained in particular by their burial in a humid, oxygen-poor environment.

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Industry
What is a biobased product?

What is a biobased product?

Find out what biobased products are, what their advantages are, and how manufacturers are integrating them to transform their practices.

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Art market
The scientific analysis of a painting

The scientific analysis of a painting

The scientific analysis of a painting combines several complementary methods for studying its support, materials, manufacturing technique, state of conservation, and a...

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Archaeology
Carbon-14, thermoluminescence TL and OSL: which dating method to choose?

Carbon-14, thermoluminescence TL and OSL: which dating method to choose?

Discover the differences between scientific dating methods: Carbon 14, thermoluminescence (TL), and OSL.

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How does carbon-14 dating work?

How does carbon-14 dating work?

What is the principle of C14 dating, its applications in art, archaeology, and also in the field of industrial analyses.

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The limits of carbon-14 dating: when should we turn to other methods?

The limits of carbon-14 dating: when should we turn to other methods?

Find out when the carbon-14 method becomes ineffective and which alternatives to choose depending on the materials being analyzed.

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