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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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The multiple uses of carbon-14 dating
An essential dating method, carbon-14 or radiocarbon is used to date archaeological artifacts, authenticate works of art, or measure bio-based content.
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Carbon-14, thermoluminescence TL and OSL: which dating method to choose?
Choosing the right dating method in archaeology is not just a technical issue: it is a key decision that guides the entire interpretation of a site. Which technique to choose...
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How does carbon-14 dating work?
How can you authenticate a work of art or an archaeological relic with scientific rigor? Carbon-14 dating offers a reliable and precise method for analyzing organic materials...
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The limits of carbon-14 dating: when should we turn to other methods?
How do you know whether a work of art, an archaeological object or a heritage item is really as old as it claims to be? Carbon-14 dating is often the method of choice, but it can also be used to...
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The importance of calibration in carbon-14 dating
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Carbon-14: what is the post-bomb effect?
Atmospheric nuclear testing in the 20th century left a measurable imprint on organic matter: the post-bomb effect. Today, this characterization of carbon 14 is a...
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Archaeology
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.
carbon-14
The multiple uses of carbon-14 dating
An essential dating method, carbon-14 or radiocarbon is used to date archaeological artifacts, authenticate works of art, or measure bio-based content.
Industry
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.
Art market
How do you scientifically analyze a painting?
The scientific analysis of a painting combines several complementary methods for studying its support, materials, manufacturing technique, state of conservation, and a...
Archaeology
Carbon-14, thermoluminescence TL and OSL: which dating method to choose?
Choosing the right dating method in archaeology is not just a technical issue: it is a key decision that guides the entire interpretation of a site. Which technique to choose...
carbon-14
How does carbon-14 dating work?
How can you authenticate a work of art or an archaeological relic with scientific rigor? Carbon-14 dating offers a reliable and precise method for analyzing organic materials...
