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LAB METHODS
Preparing fish bones forIsotope Analysis
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Preparing fish bonesIsotope analyses are sensitive - even a single stray speck of dust on a sample can jeopardize the accuracy of our results. To ensure that our samples are as pristine as possible for analysis, we follow a meticulous cleaning procedure:
Click ahead to see what happens at each step in the cleaning procedure.
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Preparing fish bones
1cmThis is an example of an archeological bone sample before it is has been prepared for analysis.
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Preparing fish bones
1. Clean off bone surface using a dremel tool.
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Preparing fish bones
1. Clean off bone surface using a dremel tool.
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Preparing fish bones
1. Clean off bone surface using a dremel tool.
2. Dissolve bone in acid to extract collagen.
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Preparing fish bones
1. Clean off bone surface using a dremel tool.
2. Dissolve bone in acid to extract collagen.
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Preparing fish bones
1. Clean off bone surface using a dremel tool.
2. Dissolve bone in acid to extract collagen.
3. Freeze-dry collagen to remove all moisture.
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Preparing fish bones
1. Clean off bone surface using a dremel tool.
2. Dissolve bone in acid to extract collagen.
3. Freeze-dry collagen to remove all moisture.
READY FOR ANALYSIS!
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Preparing fish bones
READY FOR ANALYSIS!
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