RoAMS Chemistry Laboratory

Our laboratory equipment


Sampling recommendations

Bones

Recommended amount:

  1. 4g of well preserved bones; (Min. amount required 2g - pure sample material)
  2. 2-10g of heat-treated bones;
  3. 2-10g of charred bones;
  4. 10g of cremated bones;
  5. 1-2 teeth.

Recommended storage container : Use aluminum foil for wrapping, then enter the sample into a ziplock bag.
We suggest you to send samples in boxes in order to protect them during transport. Do not place in direct contact with the sample: paper, materials that contain cellulose or other organic substances.


Wood

Recommended amount: 300mg; (Min. amount required 100mg - pure sample material)


Recommended storage container : Use aluminum foil for wrapping, then enter the sample into a ziplock bag.
We suggest you to send samples in boxes in order to protect them during transport. Do not place in direct contact with the sample: paper, materials that contain cellulose or other organic substances.


Charcoal

Recommended amount: 150mg; (Min. amount required 50mg - pure sample material)


Recommended storage container : Use aluminum foil for wrapping, then enter the sample into a ziplock bag.
We suggest you to send samples in boxes in order to protect them during transport. Do not place in direct contact with the sample: paper, materials that contain cellulose or other organic substances.


Groundwater

Recommended amount: 250mL-1L;


Recommended storage container: Single-use glass bottle. We suggest to completely fill the the container.


Peat

Recommended amount: 450mg; (Min. amount required 150mg - pure sample material)


Recommended storage container : Use aluminum foil for wrapping, then enter the sample into a ziplock bag.
We suggest you to send samples in boxes in order to protect them during transport. Do not place in direct contact with the sample: paper, materials that contain cellulose or other organic substances.


Sediment or soil

Recommended amount: min. 2g;


Recommended storage container : Use aluminum foil for wrapping, then enter the sample into a ziplock bag.
We suggest you to send samples in boxes in order to protect them during transport. Do not place in direct contact with the sample: paper, materials that contain cellulose or other organic substances.


Seeds

Recommended amount: 300mg; (Min. amount required 100mg - pure sample material);


Recommended storage container : Use aluminum foil for wrapping, then enter the sample into a ziplock bag.
We suggest you to send samples in boxes in order to protect them during transport. Do not place in direct contact with the sample: paper, materials that contain cellulose or other organic substances.


Carbonates

Recommended amount: 300mg; (Min. amount required 100mg - pure sample material)


Recommended storage container : Use aluminum foil for wrapping, then enter the sample into a ziplock bag.
We suggest you to send samples in boxes in order to protect them during transport. Do not place in direct contact with the sample: paper, materials that contain cellulose or other organic substances.


Textiles

Recommended amount: 300mg; (Min. amount required 100mg - pure sample material)


Recommended storage container : Use aluminum foil for wrapping, then enter the sample into a ziplock bag.