Fees for Radiocarbon Analyses
Fees at NOSAMS are set with the concurrence of the NOSAMS Advisory and Planning Board and the National Science Foundation.
FEE ESTIMATE CALCULATOR
| U.S. Federal and U.S. Academic Research | Full Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis Type | 1-10 samples | > 10 samples | 1-10 samples | > 10 samples |
| Graphite | $109 | $99 | $196 | $178 |
| Carbon Dioxide | $175 | $165 | $315 | $297 |
| Carbonate Minerals | $280 | $268 | $504 | $482 |
| Organic Carbon (ready to burn) | $280 | $268 | $504 | $482 |
| Organic Carbon (requires pre-processing) | $344 | $332 | $619 | $598 |
| Water DIC (Dissolved Inorganic Carbon) | $359 | $347 | $646 | $625 |
| Water DOC (Dissolved Organic Carbon) | $499 | $482 | $898 | $868 |
| Bone | $609 | $584 | $1096 | $1051 |
| Ramped Pyrolysis/Oxidation | Contact for pricing | |||
| Methane (in gas or water) | ||||
| Lower Cost, Lower Precision Analysis | ||||
| Gas Ion Source (carbonate) (Minimum batch size 25, subject to availability) | $75 | $135 | ||
| Hybrid Gas Ion Source (carbonate) (Minimum batch size 10, subject to availability) | $100 | $180 | ||
| Single Step Graphite (org. carbon - ready to burn) | ||||
| Ancillary Measurements | ||||
| δ13C by stable isotope mass spectrometer | $17 | $16 | $31 | $29 |
| Swipe/ 14C Contam. check | $119 | $107 | $214 | $193 |
> A $30 (federally-funded) handling and analysis surcharge applies to small samples: 25-100 µg C (2-9 µmol).
> A $120 (federally-funded) surcharge applies to high precision analysis (minimum batch size 5 samples).
> Analyses are invoiced after results are reported.
> Additional fees may be assessed for preparation of samples not ready for routine processing, samples which yield no analyzable carbon or those withdrawn at client request.