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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...
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...
An essential dating method, carbon 14 or radiocarbon is used to date archeological artifacts, authenticate works of art, and more...
Why is 1954 a frontier year for carbon 14? Atomic bombs and atmospheric nuclear testing have artificially increased the...
Our R&D program is progressing well, enabling us to envisage a new technological coupling process combining OSL and Carbon-14 dating.
An R&D program launched by CIRAM.
Calibration phase successful
Discover CIRAM laboratories' new carbon-14 prices
Distinguishing a work of art in bronze from one in brass is not possible at a glance, however expert. Deceptive patinas, invisible restorations, sophisticated forgeries...
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...
A simple signature can make the difference between an anonymous work and a masterpiece valued in the millions on the art market. But what happens when that signature is...
Anthracology plays a key role in preventive excavations: by studying archaeological coals, it sheds light on past human practices and paves the way for carbon dating...
Knowing how to recognize an authentic antique bronze is a strategic issue for art professionals, to guard against fakes. Patina, composition, corrosion: every clue can help you...
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...
