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AGDB measured parameter: Si_pct_GV

Silicon, in weight percent, by gravimetry.
Rank of this parameter in measurements of : 5

Reference for the analytical method

Author Baedecker, Philip A., editor
Year 1987
Title Methods for geochemical analysis
Series U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin
Issue 1770
Pages 1 v.: ill.; 28 cm
URL http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/b1770
Notes Includes bibliographies. Analytical methods used in the Geologic Division laboratories of the U.S. Geological Survey for the inorganic chemical analysis of rock and mineral samples.
Organization USGS-BAL

Other parameters measuring Si:

Parameter Description
Si_pct_AES_SF Silicon, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion.
Si_pct_CM Silicon, in weight percent, by colorimetry.
Si_pct_ES Silicon, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography.
Si_pct_ES_Q Silicon, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography.
Si_pct_GV Silicon, in weight percent, by gravimetry.
Si_pct_WDX Silicon, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.

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