Bomb conversion of CO2 to graphite for radiocarbon measurement by Tandem Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (TAMS)

Abstract

TAMS has extended the scope of radiocarbon dating but improved sample target preparation techniques are still required. In this paper a quick and reliable method for the conversion of CO₂ into graphite targets suitable for radiocarbon dating is presented. In the outlined procedure a single operator can produce 20 graphite targets a day.