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Beta Analytic Inc.: Radiocarbon Sample Data Sheet

This document is a sample data sheet for a radiocarbon dating lab. It requests information from submitters such as payment details, sample details, requested analysis techniques, and sample material and size. It provides instructions to the laboratory and lists general sample size requirements for different materials and techniques. It also notes quoted delivery dates and limitations of damages to the cost of analysis.

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Beta Analytic Inc.: Radiocarbon Sample Data Sheet

This document is a sample data sheet for a radiocarbon dating lab. It requests information from submitters such as payment details, sample details, requested analysis techniques, and sample material and size. It provides instructions to the laboratory and lists general sample size requirements for different materials and techniques. It also notes quoted delivery dates and limitations of damages to the cost of analysis.

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BETA ANALYTIC INC. 4985 S.W.

74th COURT
MIAMI, FLORIDA USA 33155
TELE: (01) 305-667-5167 FAX: (01) 305-663-0964
DR. M.A. TAMERS and MR. D.G. HOOD E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEB SITE: http://www.radiocarbon.com

RADIOCARBON SAMPLE DATA SHEET


Please contact us at any time for advice, assistance or discussion of results.
SUBMITTER NAME: DATE:
ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE: ________________ FAX:______________________E-MAIL:


METHOD OF
PAYMENT: PURCHASE ORDER / CREDIT CARD / CHECK / BANK - WIRE TRANSFER
OTHER (SPECIFY) PURCHASE ORDER #

CREDIT CARD #: EXP. DATE MM/YR AUTH. CODE

ZIP CODE TO WHERE YOUR CREDIT CARD COMPANY SENDS YOUR BILL: ___________________
YOUR SAMPLE
CODE NUMBER: PLEASE CHOOSE ≤ 12 INITIAL CHARACTERS TO APPEAR ON THE DATA REPORT SHEET ADDITIONAL LABELING IF NEEDED

INSTRUCTIONS TO LABORATORY

TECHNIQUE: ❏ AMS ❏ RADIOMETRIC


❏ STANDARD 20-30 BUSINESS DAYS ❏ STANDARD 20-30 BUSINESS DAYS
DELIVERY ❏ ADVANCE within 14 BUSINESS DAYS ❏ ADVANCE within 14 BUSINESS DAYS
SERVICE: ❏ PRIORITY within 6 BUSINESS DAYS ❏ PRIORITY within 6 BUSINESS DAYS
❏ TIME-GUIDE 2-3 BUSINESS DAYS ❏ TIME-GUIDE 2-3 BUSINESS DAYS
ISOTOPE 13C/12C is included in the analysis price
RATIOS ❏ 15N/14N – bones only ratio analysis (diet indicator for bones)
COMPLEX / NON-STANDARD SERVICES ADDITIONAL FEES APPLY
❑ EXTENDED COUNTING – RADIOMETRIC ANALYSIS ONLY – enhanced / optimal precision
❑ MICRO-SAMPLE AMS COUNTING – AMS ONLY – 100-300 micrograms final carbon
❑ NON-BURNED BONE DATING – COLLAGEN EXTRACTION REQUIRED – AMS ONLY
❑ CREMATED / BURNED BONE DATING – CARBONATE EXTRACTION REQUIRED – AMS ONLY
❑ CELLULOSE EXTRACTION – Non-burned wood and textiles with extreme contamination
❑ SOLVENT EXTRACTIONS – AMS ANALYSIS ONLY – contamination by varnishes, preservatives, oils, tar, etc.

SAMPLE MATERIAL TYPE: SAMPLE WEIGHT:

FOR CARBONATE SAMPLES: MARINE_____ ( Delta-R = _______+/- _______ ) or FRESH WATER ______
For Marine carbonates, visit http://calib.qub.ac.uk/marine to get the Delta-R value for the general geographical region of your site.
GENERAL GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:
(REQUIRED FOR CALIBRATION OF CARBONATE SAMPLES – NOT REQUIRED FOR CALIBRATION OF ORGANIC SAMPLES) (OVER)
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM FRONT PAGE

EVIDENCE OF CONTAMINATION:
(ROOT PENETRATION, LEACHING, HUMIC ACIDS, ETC.)

COLLECTION, TREATMENT AND STORAGE PROCEDURES:

STRATIGRAPHIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETAILS:


(PLEASE PUT DRAWINGS AND ADDITIONAL TEXT HERE)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

GENERAL SAMPLE SIZE REQUIREMENTS

Smaller quantities than those listed can be analyzed. Size Material AMS Radiometric
generally does not affect precision for AMS samples but
does affect precision for radiometric samples. You are Charcoal 50 milligrams 20 grams
welcome to contact us before sending samples or to send Wood 50 milligrams 50 grams
the optimal sample size for your research and ask to be Dung 50 milligrams 20 grams
contacted with the best method of analysis. Plant, Seeds 20 milligrams 20 grams
Peat / Gyttja 1-2 grams 100 grams
AMS samples providing less than 300 micrograms final Shell / coral / CaCO3 50 milligrams 50 grams
carbon require the Micro-Sample AMS service. Radiometric Organic sediment 2-5 grams < 1000 grams
samples providing less than the optimal 3 grams final Inset (chitin) 50 milligrams 20 grams
carbon are recommended for Extended Counting for Hair 20-50 milligrams 10 grams
enhanced precision and AMS for best precision. Fish Otolith 5-10 mg not available
Bone /Antler 2-10 grams not available
Teeth single tooth not available
Burned /cremated bone 4-40 grams not available
QUANTITIES LISTED PRESUME MATERIALS ARE DRY
Phytoliths (extracted) 300 milligrams not available
AND FREE OF ADHERING / ASSOCIATED MATRIX.
Pollen (extracted) 50 milligrams not available
Forams 20 milligrams not available
Water DIC as SrCO3 50 milligrams 30 grams
Water for DIC extraction 1 liter not available

QUOTED DELIVERY DATES


You can depend on our commitment to prompt delivery of results. Only in rare instances due to acts of nature, inter-
ruption in essential services or other unforeseen circumstances would we anticipate any delay in the meeting of our
delivery commitments. Please allow for this in your expectations and contract obligations.

LIMITATION OF DAMAGES – REPAYMENT SERVICE PRICE


It is agreed that in the event of any breach of any warranty or breach of contract, or negligence of Beta Analytic Inc.,
as well as its agents or representatives, the liability of Beta Analytic Inc., shall be limited to the repayment, to the
purchaser (submitter), of the individual analysis price paid by him/her to Beta Analytic Inc.. Beta Analytic Inc., shall
not be liable for any damages, either direct or consequential.

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