AGDB analytical method: VOL

Carbon dioxide or carbonate carbon by evolution after acid decomposition; aka ""gasometric"" or ""manometric"".

Bibliographic reference

Author Shapiro, Leonard
Year 1975
Title Rapid analysis of silicate, carbonate and phosphatic rocks [revised edition]
Series 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

Parameters using this method

Parameter Description
CCO3_pct_VOL Carbonate carbon, in weight percent, by a volumetric method involving combustion or acid digestion, and evolution
CO2_pct_VOL Carbon dioxide, in weight percent, by a volumetric method involving combustion or acid digestion, and evolution