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Center for Archaeometry and Geochronology

Conventional Radiocarbon Sample Sizes

Sample Optimum Minimum
Charcoal 20g 5g
Wood, peat, other plant matter 30g 5g
Paleosol 300g 100g
Carbonates 50g 10g
Bone 500g 100g
Department of Anthropology

Center for Archaeometry and Geochronology

250 South Stadium Hall
Knoxville, Tennessee
37996-0720

Contact:
Dr. Daniel C. Weinand
Phone: 865-974-8771
Fax: 865-974-2686
e-mail: utcag@utk.edu