
Radiocarbon and Dating
Radiocarbon and Dating
- Dating of carbonaceous materials
Going back to about 50-60000 years
- Benzene synthesis line for preparation of
counting medium of C-14 (benzene) , then
counting by Liquid Scintillation Counter
after addition of suitable cocktail.
- Synthesis in 5 stages: Carbonization, Lithium
carbide production by vacuum pyrolysis or
direct fusing, acetylene receiving by vacuum
Hydrolysis, benzene receiving and purification gm
Applications: Archeology, Geolological
studies, Environmental studies, bones,
Dating olive oil and wine…