Sample Types

If you are interested in analyzing a sample type not listed here please contact NOSAMS.

Note regarding small sample analysis: Under present procedures, samples less than 9 µmol and as small as 2 µmol are processed automatically using small-sample techniques. Largely because special standards are required, an additional fee applies to samples in this size range. We encourage you to contact Dr. Roberta Hansman to discuss your research goals prior to submission of samples in this category. See submission details in the table above for more size-specific information.

For more background information on small sample techniques at NOSAMS see Pearson et al, 1998. Microscale AMS ¹⁴C measurements at NOSAMS (pdf): (Proceedings of the 16th International Radiocarbon Conference, 1997), Radiocarbon, 40:61-75.