Radiocarbon Dating Service
Submit suitable archaeological, environmental or other carbon-containing samples for C-14 dating and scientific evaluation.
Radiocarbon Dating Equipment for Liquid Scintillation Counting
Radiocarbon dating services for suitable customer samples and complete laboratory solutions for C-14 sample preparation, benzene synthesis and liquid scintillation counting.
Need a Sample Dated — or Want to Build Your Own Radiocarbon Laboratory?
Benzene Line supports both paths.
Radiocarbon Laboratory Setup
Build or upgrade a radiocarbon laboratory with Benzene Line equipment, sample-preparation technology, LSC workflow integration, installation support and staff training.
Complete C-14 Sample Preparation System
Benzene Line equipment supports the conversion of appropriately prepared sample carbon into a benzene counting medium for conventional radiocarbon measurement by Liquid Scintillation Counting (LSC). Initial selection and pretreatment depend on the sample material and scientific question.
- Sample carbon
- Lithium carbide
- Acetylene
- Benzene
- LSC measurement
Radiocarbon Dating Equipment
The integrated preparation line combines high-temperature reaction equipment, vacuum and cryogenic handling, acetylene production and purification, benzene synthesis, purification and vial handling.
Laboratory Setup and Technology Transfer
The verified offer includes equipment shipment, transfer of the corresponding technology, on-site installation and staff training across the preparation workflow.
Specialized Technologies
Vacuum Pyrolysis
A documented route for controlled thermal degradation of appropriate organic material under vacuum.
Small Sample Dating
Preparation and vial considerations when available sample carbon is limited.
Teflon Vials
Vial designs used for carbon-14 measurement in benzene by LSC.
Ceramic Dating
Scientific considerations for carbon associated with pottery and ceramic material.
Scientific Basis
The technology, vacuum-pyrolysis, small-sample and Teflon-vial pages cite the scientific publications on which those methods and components are based. These references provide context for the equipment and preparation approach.