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An attempt at absolute (super 14) C dating.
Abstract
The accepted state-of-the-art (super 14) C dating method relies on calibration curves to determine initial (super 14) C levels in a sample. The paper reconsiders the basis of (super 14) C dating and offers a possible alternative that eliminates the need to employ calibration curves. The idea is to measure the level of radiogenic nitrogen atoms retained in the sample molecules after (super 14) C beta -decay. The practicality of this alternative method still has to be proven.
Keywords
gas chromatograms;N 14;molecular structure;kinetics;radioactive decay;cellulose;polysaccharides;nitrogen;carbohydrates;new methods;calibration;calcite;organic compounds;C 14;carbon;isotopes;radioactive isotopes;absolute age;carbonates