You can find my research lab in the Center for Stable Isotopes in the newly build UNM interdisciplinary Science Coop in the PAIS building.
This lab is equipped for preparation of samples for isotope sample preparation and radiocarbon to graphite, including ABA methods for charcoal and organics; Ultrafiltration and XAD for archaeological bone, and pretreatments of soil samples for isotope measurements, including radiocarbon. Radiocarbon work centers around purifying and concentrating hard to measure sample materials such as bone from the tropics. We also have experience with removal of conservation treatments like shellac or other polymers for isotopes and dating. We convert treated sample materials to CO2 gas then convert CO2 to graphite using a Bosch reaction under H2 gas for measurement on an AMS.
The Dry lab in ANTH 142 also houses artifact storage and GIS workstations running ESRI. CSI operates as a cost center. If you are interested in having samples analyzed for routine isotopes or radiocarbon dating contact us and see our website at Center for Stable Isotopes |
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