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AGDB measured parameter: B_ppm_CM_HF

Boron, in parts per million by weight, by colorimetry after multi-acid digestion with HF

Reference for the analytical method

Author Baedecker, Philip A., editor
Year 1987
Title Methods for geochemical analysis
Series 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 B

Parameter Description
B_ppm_AA_F_HF Boron, in parts per million by weight, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after multi-acid digestion with HF
B_ppm_AES_AR_P Boron, in parts per million by weight, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion with aqua regia
B_ppm_AES_ST Boron, in parts per million by weight, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after Na2O2 sinter digestion
B_ppm_CM_HF Boron, in parts per million by weight, by colorimetry after multi-acid digestion with HF
B_ppm_ES_H2O_P Boron, in parts per million by weight, by semi-quantitative direct-current arc emission spectrography after solution extraction
B_ppm_ES_Q Boron, in parts per million by weight, by quantitative direct-current arc emission spectrography
B_ppm_ES_SQ Boron, in parts per million by weight, by semi-quantitative visual 6-step or direct reader direct-current arc emission spectrography
B_ppm_MS_AR_P Boron, in parts per million by weight, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion with aqua regia