A comparison of two techniques to determine carbon-14 in environmental samples.

Singleton, D.L.; Sanchez, A.L.; Woods, C.. 2002 A comparison of two techniques to determine carbon-14 in environmental samples. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 251 (3). 353-357. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1014805402966

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Abstract/Summary

We have experience of two methods for the analysis of 14C in environmental samples and have used this experience to directly compare these two techniques. Nine vegetation samples and a sucrose standard were analyzed using the benzene synthesis and combustion techniques. The results obtained using both methods were in good agreement and show that 14C data obtained using either technique are comparable. The analytical requirements for the two techniques vary considerably. In choosing a technique, a variety of factors such as sensitivity, sampl e size, sample type, carbon content and how the results are to be expressed, need to be considered.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1014805402966
Programmes:	CEH Programmes pre-2009 publications > Other
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	_ Environmental Chemistry & Pollution
ISSN:	0236-5731
Additional Keywords:	radioecology
NORA Subject Terms:	Ecology and Environment
Date made live:	14 Feb 2013 14:27 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/21232

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