Carbon-14 dating: scientific reliability and reduced lead times, entrust your objects to an accredited laboratory

Prestigious institutions and
experts from all over the world place their trust in us.

Fast, reliable results for your projects

Benefit from short analysis times, with results available in just 10 working days, without compromising quality. We guarantee accurate analysis and transparent communication throughout the process. CIRAM laboratories deliver reliable and accurate carbon-14 dating results in compliance with ASTM D6866 and EN 16640 standards, and we ensure strict sample management, with full traceability and high confidentiality standards for every project.

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Quality customer service, from quotation to final report

Expert support every step of the way. At CIRAM, we support our customers every step of the way, from request for quotation to delivery of the analysis report. Our team of doctors, engineers, specialized technicians and archaeologists is on hand to answer all your questions and offer you personalized post-analytical follow-up.

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Expertise and continuous innovation to meet your needs

Benefit from our recognized expertise and cutting-edge technologies tailored to your specific needs. We use AMS carbon-14 dating for accurate results, combined with elemental and isotopic analysis for a complete assessment of your samples. Our AMS technology offers accurate dating down to 50,000 years, with a reduced margin of error. This commitment to R&D enables us to constantly innovate, as with the dating of burnt bones using bioapatite or augmented carbon 14 to reduce the calibrated date intervals of recent objects (18th, 19th and early 20th century).

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Adeline Barbe
INRAP Midi-Méditerranée

Perfect. Fast turnaround, especially for archaeological diagnostics. Laboratory available in France, but prices are more or less the same as in the U.S., so we might as well work locally.

Núria Garcia Tuset
University of Barcelona, Spain.

We are very pleased with your services. You are very responsive and kind, as well as very professional. We will definitely keep sending you our samples. Thank you.

Evelyne Billaud
Lot Department

Very good customer relations (welcome, listening-comprehension, availability), quality service, correct price.

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in carbon-14 analysis

Competitive prices

Unrivalled analysis quality at a competitive price. Choose excellence.

Laboratory
CIR accredited

Our customers benefit from a 30% tax credit thanks to our CIR approval from the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, a significant financial advantage.

Proximity and
permanent exchange

Benefit from close communication with our responsive teams, adaptable to each project, for tailor-made solutions.

The most common questions
you might ask yourself

What types of samples can be analyzed by radiocarbon at CIRAM?

We analyze all organic materials, such as wood, ivory, bones, charcoal and textiles, as well as carbonated products such as shells and mortars...

How long does it take on average to get results?

You will receive your results in the form of a report within 10 working days of receipt of the sample.

How does CIRAM guarantee data confidentiality?

Confidentiality is at the heart of our quality policy. All our teams adhere to a strict code of ethics, guaranteeing total respect for data confidentiality and absolute impartiality.

What are the main areas of application for your services?

Our services are used for the authentication of art objects, archaeology and industry.

What advantages do your services offer over other laboratories?

In addition to our responsiveness and competitive prices, we offer personalized services with high-quality customer support, provided by recognized experts in the field.

Would you like to have your items?

Our teams can help you date your archaeological objects and artifacts.

From carbon-14 dating to the certification of your object, our scientists put their skills and cutting-edge technologies at your disposal.

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