Beta Analytic Updates

Beta Analytic Launches Geology Photo Contest in China

ISO 17025-accredited radiocarbon lab Beta Analytic launched its first ever photo competition in May 2017. The lab’s China office invited geologists throughout the country to submit their best field work photos through social media platform WeChat. Beta Analytic received more than 200 entries showcasing China’s stunning geological sites.

C14 Dating Lab Beta Analytic Takes Part in ACRA 2017

Beta Analytic Deputy Director and Quality Manager Mr. Ron Hatfield attended the recently concluded American Cultural Resources Association (ACRA) 2017 conference held last September 7-10 at The Warwick Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Hatfield promoted the lab’s radiocarbon dating and stable isotope analysis services.

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Choosing a radiocarbon dating laboratory is not always easy; there are many factors to consider and often budgetary constraints to negotiate. An important factor in decision-making is how quickly the results are reported, particularly if there are deadlines to meet. Even when there is no impending deadline, a fast turnaround time can be important and lead to cost savings in the long run.

AMS Lab Beta Analytic Joins SAA 2017 Annual Meeting

ISO 17025-accredited lab Beta Analytic attended the 82nd Annual Meeting of the Society of American Archaeology (SAA) held on March 29 to April 2, 2017 in Vancouver, Canada. Beta Analytic Deputy Director and Technical Manager Mr. Chris Patrick and North American Operations Manager Brett Bell took inquiries from attendees. 

Radiocarbon Dating Lab Upgrades Service for Bone Collagen

As part of the continuous efforts to enhance the laboratory’s value-added services, Beta Analytic now provides C:N, %C and %N measurements on collagen extracted from non-cremated bones in addition to δ15N and δ13C stable isotope analysis at no additional cost for samples sent for radiocarbon dating.

Beta Analytic Offers Free Stable Isotope Analysis for Water

Beta Analytic is expanding its services for groundwater and, for a limited time, is including free additional measurements when clients submit samples for radiocarbon dating. The laboratory is including isotope ratios for deuterium (dD) and oxygen (d18O) at no additional cost for all water samples submitted for accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) dating until August 2016.

Beta Analytic Offers Free d15N and d18O Testing to Clients

In an effort to further support ​its ​clients’ research, Beta Analytic will provide free d15N measurements on non-cremated bones and d18O on carbonates submitted for radiocarbon dating. The ISO 17025-accredited lab has recently removed its micro-sample analysis fees and cancellation fees for samples that are too small for standard AMS dating. 

Beta Analytic Eliminates Cancellation Fees and Partial Charges

Beta Analytic, a professional ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited radiocarbon dating laboratory, is removing cancellation and partial analysis fees for samples that are too small or do not provide adequate carbon for accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) dating.

Beta Analytic Radiocarbon Dating Lab – Fast, Accurate, Reliable

Beta Analytic’s radiocarbon measurements are all ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited. Quality assurance reports are provided (QA report example). The QA report provides the results of reference materials used to validate radiocarbon analyses prior to reporting.

Beta Analytic Announces New Taiwan Address

Radiocarbon dating laboratory Beta Analytic has transferred its Taiwan forwarding office to another location in Taipei. Effective November 20, 2014, samples should be sent to the following address: Beta實驗室台北代理處 台北市龍江路143-2號 No.143-2, Longjiang Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City 104 Taiwan Beta Analytic Taiwan Clients can still contact the Taiwan office at these numbers. Tel: (+886)-2-2175-2317 Fax: […]

Demand a Tracer-Free Laboratory for Radiocarbon Dating

Beta Analytic, Inc., is a NATURAL LEVEL ISOTOPE LABORATORY. As part of its commitment to ensure the highest-quality results to its clients, ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited Beta Analytic does not, and has never, accepted samples for radiocarbon (14C) dating or the measurement of stable isotopes such as 13C, 12C, Nitrogen, Oxygen or Deuterium, that have in any […]

Beta Analytic Launches New Online Form

To better serve its clients, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited Beta Analytic has revamped its online form. Clients can now send multiple data sets in one form. The form is available in various languages.

Beta Analytic – Tracer Free and No Subcontractors

As part of its commitment to provide high-quality results to its clients, ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited Beta Analytic does not accept pharmaceutical samples with “tracer Carbon-14” or any other material containing artificial Carbon-14 to eliminate the risk of cross-contamination.

Carbon-14 Dating Lab Beta Analytic Exhibits at SAA 2014

ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited laboratory Beta Analytic is inviting all participants of the Society for American Archaeology (SAA) 79th Annual Meeting to visit its booth. Mr. Chris Patrick, the lab’s Deputy Director and Technical Manager, welcomes inquiries at Booth 300 during the five-day event currently underway at the Hilton Austin & Austin Convention Center in Texas.

Beta Analytic Q&A: Do you Accept Beeswax for AMS Dating?

We have dated beeswax, sometimes with good success, sometimes not. This is because no pretreatment for organic contaminants can be applied. Thus, if any younger or older carbon has been incorporated in the beeswax, it will be represented in the result.

Beta Analytic Opens Forwarding Office in Taiwan

ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited radiocarbon dating laboratory Beta Analytic has recently opened a sample forwarding office in Taipei City, Taiwan. The company can now bill in Taiwan Dollar (TWD) via its new office. Clients who will pay in US Dollars (USD) will be billed via the Miami headquarters.

Beta Analytic Now Provides Ultrafiltration Pretreatment for Bones

In addition to conventional collagen extraction, ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited Beta Analytic now offers ultrafiltration of bone collagen in response to clients’ need for additional pretreatments specific to their research opinions and objectives.

Beta Analytic Completes ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Re-accreditation

Beta Analytic Inc., the world’s largest professional radiocarbon dating laboratory, has successfully completed its ISO/IEC 17025:2017 re-accreditation assessment, according to Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. (PJLA). Beta Analytic maintains its ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation as part of its commitment to provide high-quality results and excellent customer service to clients worldwide.

Beta Analytic Opens Forwarding Office in South Korea

To better serve clients in South Korea, ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited Beta Analytic has opened a sample forwarding office in Seoul. The initiative is part of the company’s commitment to provide archaelogists, geoscientists, forensic experts, and other researchers in Asia with high-quality radiocarbon dating services. All samples submitted to the forwarding facilities are sent to the Miami […]

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Beta Analytic Promotes Radiocarbon Dating Services at SAA 77th Annual Meeting

Beta Analytic Inc. is one of the exhibitors of the Society for American Archaeology (SAA) 77th Annual Meeting currently underway in Memphis, Tennessee. The company’s Deputy Director and Technical Manager Chris Patrick and Operations Manager for Latin America/Iberian Peninsula Martin Tesini are inviting participants of the five-day event to visit Booth 812 at the Memphis […]

Beta Analytic Exhibits at American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting 2011

Beta Analytic Inc. invites participants of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting to visit its booth during the five-day event slated to begin on December 5, 2011, at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, California. Beta Analytic Deputy Director and Quality Manager Ron Hatfield will be available at Booth #1615 to talk about […]

Beta Analytic Joins 2011 GSA Annual Meeting to Promote Faster Services

ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited radiocarbon dating lab Beta Analytic will be exhibiting at the Geological Society of America’s 123rd Annual Meeting and Exposition in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Beta Analytic Deputy Director and Technical Manager Chris Patrick will be available at Booth 718 from October 9 to October 12, 2011, to talk about the lab’s faster turnaround times and […]

ISO/IEC 17025:2017-Accredited Beta Analytic Joins AGU Fall Meeting as Exhibitor

Beta Analytic, Inc. invites participants of the American Geophysical Union’s Fall Meeting to visit the company’s booth at the exhibit hall. Mr. Darden Hood, president of Beta Analytic, will be present at Booth 700 to meet existing clients and respond to inquiries regarding the company’s services and radiocarbon dating in general.

Radiocarbon Dating Lab Exhibits at 2010 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting

ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited radiocarbon dating lab Beta Analytic, Inc. invites geologists and other researchers to visit its exhibit at the 2010 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting and Exposition from October 31 to November 3, 2010, in Denver, Colorado. Beta Analytic director Chris Patrick will be available at Booth 717 in the exhibit hall to answer […]

Beta Analytic Continues Excellence, Extends ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation

Miami, FL – January 25, 2010 – Beta Analytic, Inc. has recently received its ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 testing re-accreditation. Beta Analytic’s renewal of its accreditation reflects its firm commitment to provide high quality radiocarbon dating services.

Beta Analytic Offers Commercial Radiocarbon Dating Services in China

ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited Beta Analytic, Inc., has opened a facility in Beijing to better serve its archaeology clients in Mainland China. The company provides radiocarbon dating services with faster turn-around time compared to university labs.