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44 PRODUCTS AND SERVICES | DATING SERVICES RADIOCARBON DATING SERVICES https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/suerc/commercialanalyses/ SUERC 14 C Dating Laboratory, Scottish En terprise Technology Park, East Kilbride G75 0QF Tel: 01355 223 332, Email: suerc-c14enquiries@glasgow.ac.uk The SUERC Radiocarbon Dating Laboratory specialises in the dating of archaeological samples and currently provides age measurements to many CIfA members. ❖ Cost for AMS 14 C Analysis As low as £295 per sample. See our website for the current pricing tiers. 10–12 week turnaround usual with up-to-date turnaround times available upon request. A Fast Turnaround (approx. 4 weeks) is available for an extra charge. ❖ Quality Assurance 30% of all samples measured are standards. The laboratory is central in organising international QA programmes. ❖ Precision Typically ± 25–35 y on samples <10,000 y old. ❖ δ 15 N and C:N reporting Free with bone 14 C analysis. ❖ Ancillary isotope analyses (δ 34 S, δ 18 O and 87 Sr/ 86 Sr) Costs on request. ❖ Data Analysis Full Bayesian analysis of 14 C data or analysis of isotope data available. Cost on request. ORAU is dedicated to providing high quality radiocarbon dating services for archaeologists: • Advice on sampling strategy • Sample-specific chemical pre- treatment • Isotope and elemental analysis (δ13C, δ15N, CN) • Precision AMS measurement • Prompt reporting • Comprehensive quality assurance • Interpretation, calibration and modelling Visit our website for the OxCal calibration software and our online searchable database of published radiocarbon dates. Oxford Radiocarbon Accelerator Unit http://c14.arch.ox.ac.uk Director Prof Tom Higham Administrator Emma Henderson Oxford Radiocarbon Accelerator Unit Research Laboratory for Archaeology Dyson Perrins Building South Parks Road Oxford OX1 3QY UK Telephone 01865 285229 Email orau@rlaha.ox.ac.uk Website http://c14.arch.ox.ac.uk Please see our website for more information including current prices and turnaround times ISO-9001 FS-53284