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Tooth enamel stable isotope analysis (Cricetidae)
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Description
A comprehensive protocol for extracting stable carbon and oxygen isotopes from mammalian tooth enamel to reconstruct paleodiet and paleoenvironmental conditions. Involves enamel isolation, chemical purification, and mass spectrometry analysis.
Typical Equipment
- NSK America Corp dental micromotor
- mortar and pestle
- microcentrifuge
- GVI Optima mass spectrometer
Output Measurements
- δ13C values
- δ18O values