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AGDB measured parameter: Ge_ppm_MS_ST

Germanium, in parts per million by weight, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after Na2O2 sinter digestion

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 Ge

Parameter Description
Ge_ppm_AA_F_HF Germanium, in parts per million by weight, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after multi-acid digestion with HF
Ge_ppm_AES_HF Germanium, in parts per million by weight, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after HF-HCl-HNO3-HClO4 digestion
Ge_ppm_EDX Germanium, in parts per million by weight, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy
Ge_ppm_ES_Q Germanium, in parts per million by weight, by quantitative direct-current arc emission spectrography
Ge_ppm_ES_SQ Germanium, in parts per million by weight, by semi-quantitative visual 6-step or direct reader direct-current arc emission spectrography
Ge_ppm_MS_AR_P Germanium, in parts per million by weight, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion with aqua regia
Ge_ppm_MS_HF Germanium, in parts per million by weight, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after HF-HCl-HNO3-HClO4 digestion
Ge_ppm_MS_ST Germanium, in parts per million by weight, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after Na2O2 sinter digestion