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AGDB measured parameter: B_ppm_ES_H2O_P

Boron, in parts per million by weight, by semi-quantitative direct-current arc emission spectrography after solution extraction

Reference for the analytical method

Author Crock, James G., and Severson, Ronald C.
Year 1980
Title Four reference soil and rock samples for measuring element availability in the western energy regions
Series Circular
Issue 841
Pages iii, 16 p.: ill.; 26 cm
URL http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/cir841
Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. 16).
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