AMS radiocarbon dating of food crust

In certain instances, food crust can also undergo AMS radiocarbon dating. Interestingly, the analysis does not focus on the ceramic fragments themselves but rather on tiny residues of food crust found on the interior walls of pottery vessels. Before conducting radiocarbon (14C) dating, all samples are carefully chosen and subjected to pre-treatment, with consideration for factors such as the type of food crust, the quantity available, and their overall condition. Subsequently, the samples are graphitized, a crucial step in the carbon dating process, demanding a high level of expertise to ensure dependable and accurate results. At the VILNIUS RADIOCARBON laboratory, samples go through pre-treatment using top-quality chemicals and consumables available in the market. The laboratory strictly adheres to internally approved methodologies as outlined in the provided protocol, ensuring the highest standards in the analysis of food crustsamples. On demand we can measure and d13C stable isotopes values, using Isoprime VISION isotope ratio mass spectrometer from Elementar GmbH (Germany) results.

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