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FTIR spectroscopy as a support for radiocarbon dating: advantages and limitations to identify possible contaminations

M. E. Fedi, L. Liccioli, P. A. Mandò
  • Abstract:
    One of the fundamental hypotheses the radiocarbon dating technique is based on is the fact that the sample to be dated has to be considered as a close system. However, when we would like to date a finding that has been restored, that hypotesis might be called into question. Any carbon-based material used for restoration has to be completely removed from the sample before the radiocarbon measurement, in order not to alter the results.
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  • DOI:
    _unreg_tc4-ARC-2016.12

Event details:

  • IMEKO TC:
    TC4
  • Event name:
    MetroArchaeo 2016
  • Title:

    International Conference on Metrology for Archaeology and Cultural heritage (TC4)

  • Place:
    Torino, ITALY
  • Time:
    19 October 2016 - 21 October 2016