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Nitrates by Ion Chromatography
Nitrates by Ion Chromatography
Author(s)
Von Württemberg, Adolph
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Hatcher, Kathryn J.
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Abstract
A major problem in the field of water pollution is eutrophication, excessive plant growth or algae "blooms" resulting from over-fertilization of rivers, lakes, and
estuaries. Results of eutrophication include deterioration in the appearance. of previously clear waters, odor problems from decomposing algae and lower dissolved
oxygen levels which can adversely affect fish life. Nitrates are one class of nutrients which fertilize Georgia's receiving streams. Their concentration in a
waste-water plant's effluent is strictly regulated by the state. It is in the best interest of the environment for the
nitrate concentration to be as low as possible. In this paper I shall present a fast, easy to use, inexpensive method for nitrate detection. The method uses chromatography.
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Sponsored by U.S. Geological Survey, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the University of Georgia, Georgia State University, and Georgia Institute of Technology.
Date Issued
1991
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