Services

SIREAL provides the following analyses:

• Bioapatites (e.g. tooth enamel) for δ¹³C and δ¹⁸O.
• Carbonates for δ¹³C and δ¹⁸O.
• Organic materials (e.g. collagen) for δ¹³C and δ15N.
• Waters for δ²H and δ¹⁸O.

Typical rates per sample:

• Carbonates and bioapatites – $20 per sample
• Organic materials – $15 for one isotope (C or N); $25 for both C and N
• Waters – $20 per sample

There is no charge for replicate analyses and standards

Rates may be adjusted if individuals come to the laboratory and assist with pretreatments and weighing. Please contact SIREAL for further questions.

Other services:

SIREAL maintains facilities for pretreatment of powdered samples (such as teeth and rocks) and extraction of collagen from bone.