SERVICE

iCONa lab offers a service of analysis of isotopic ratios of carbon (δ¹³C), oxygen (δ¹⁸O) and nitrogen (δ¹⁵N), of carbon and nitrogen concentrations, on different types of samples. Furthermore, radiocarbon datings are carried out (in collaboration with LABEC-INFN Florence) and strontium isotope ratios measurements (in collaboration with TRACE Research Center).

Types of samples

  • Bones
  • Teeth
  • Collagen
  • Charcoal
  • Ancient ceramic residues
  • Ancient stone materials
  • Archaeological mortars
  • Wood and cellulose
  • Other vegetable components (eg leaves, seeds, roots ...)
  • fibers
  • Soils
  • Foods (dairy products, vegetables, fruit ...)

Furthermore, at the laboratory it is possible to carry out the chemical / physical preparation of the samples, which precedes the isotopic measurement, specific for the type of analysis required:

  • Extraction of organic (collagen) and inorganic (hydroxyapatite) part of the bones
  • Extraction of the organic part (dentin) and inorganic part (enamel) of the teeth
  • Cellulose extraction from wood
  • Extraction of NSC (unstructured sugars) from plant material
  • Lignin extraction from the wood
  • Casein extraction from dairy products
  • Preparation of samples for AMS analysis
  • Vegetable components drying and / or grinding