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AGDB measured parameter: CCO3_pct_VOL

Carbonate carbon, in weight percent, by a volumetric method.
Rank of this parameter in measurements of carbon: 3

Reference for the analytical method

Author Shapiro, Leonard
Year 1975
Title Rapid analysis of silicate, carbonate and phosphatic rocks [revised edition]
Series U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin
Issue 1401
Pages 76 p.
URL http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/b1401
Notes Published in 1952 under title: Rapid analysis of silicate rocks. Bibliography: p. 74-76.
Organization USGS-BAL

Other parameters measuring C:

Parameter Description
CCO3_pct_TT Carbonate carbon, in weight percent, by titration.
CCO3_pct_VOL Carbonate carbon, in weight percent, by a volumetric method.
COrg_pct_CP Organic carbon, in weight percent, by computation.
C_pct_CB Total carbon, in weight percent, by combustion.

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