Three isotopes of carbon are found in nature; carbon-12, carbon-13 and carbon-14.   Carbon-12 accounts for ~99.8 % of all carbon atoms, carbon-13 accounts for ~1% of carbon atoms while ~1 in every 1 billion carbon atoms is carbon-14. 

If you would like to submit samples to the radiocarbon dating laboratory please contact radiocarbon email / either Rachel Wood (archaeological samples) or Stewart Fallon (all other sample types) to obtain a sample submission form.

Please contact us (click stewart.fallon@anu.edu.au email) for collaborative research, internal ANU and bulk discount prices

Some of our routine sample preparation methods are summarized below. This is not an extensive list of the sample types we date. If you require more detailed information or would like to submit an unusual sample type, please let us know.

Radiocarbon dates are far too often poorly published. If you need any help with interpretation or extra information for the publication of your dates please ask us.