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AGDB measured parameter: C_pct_CB_IRC

Total carbon, in weight percent, by combustion and infrared detector

Reference for the analytical method

Author Taggart, Joseph E., editor
Year 2002
Title Analytical methods for chemical analysis of geologic and other materials, U.S. Geological Sur
Series U.S. Geological Survey open-file report 02-223
URL http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2002/ofr-02-0223/
Notes Title from PDF title screen (viewed on Oct. 21, 2003). Updates Open-file report 96-525. Includes bibliographical references. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader (available free).
Organization USGS-BGC

Other parameters measuring C

Parameter Description
C_pct_CB_CHN Total carbon, in weight percent, by gas chromatography/thermal conductivity (CHN elemental) analyzer after combustion
C_pct_CB_IRC Total carbon, in weight percent, by combustion and infrared detector
C_pct_CB_TC Total carbon, in weight percent, by combustion and thermal conductance (conductometric)