An audio recording presents the following laboratory instructions for stabilizing fragile archaeological ceramic fragments prior to dating analysis:
"Although the protective consolidating resin will eventually need to be applied across the entire surface, you must first rinse the ceramic fragments thoroughly with deionized water to remove surface salts. However, prior to conducting this initial rinse, make sure to record the exact grid coordinates and catalog numbers in the laboratory registry. Furthermore, remember that only after the applied resin has cured completely under ambient room temperature may the fragments be transferred into the vacuum desiccator for final stabilization."
Based on the recorded instructions, which action must be performed immediately before rinsing the ceramic fragments with deionized water?
- AApplying the protective consolidating resin across the surface
- Recording the grid coordinates and catalog numbers in the registryCevap
- CTransferring the ceramic fragments into the vacuum desiccator
- DAllowing the consolidating resin to cure under ambient room temperature