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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.
Industry
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Find out what biobased products are, what their advantages are, and how manufacturers are integrating them to transform their practices.
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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...
Archaeology
Carbon-14, thermoluminescence TL and OSL: which dating method to choose?
Discover the differences between scientific dating methods: Carbon 14, thermoluminescence (TL), and OSL.
carbon-14
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.
carbon-14
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.
