The distribution of certain trace elements in tropical sea water and their biological significance
Corcoran EF and Alexander JE. 1964. The distribution of certain trace elements in tropical sea water and their biological significance. Bulletin of Marine Science of the Gulf and Caribbean (Bulletin of Marine Science). 14(4):594-602
An investigation of the distribution of three trace elements, iron, copper, and nickel was made in the tropical waters of the Florida Current Methods which were developed for the direct colorimetric measurement of iron and copper were utilized in this study. Iron and copper exist primarily as a "soluble" organic complexes. Nickel was precipitated as carbonate from sea water. Its concetration was determined by the extraction of an organic complex and subsequent colorimetric analysis. Its distribution followed closely the distribution pattern of copper. The biological and hydrographic significance of this investigation are discussed. Abstract provided by author.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Corcoran, E; Alexander, J
- Units
- BISC
- Keywords
- biochemical, Biology, Chemical compostition, Copper, Distribution, Florida Current Methods, Geochemical, Hydrochemical, Importance, Iron, nickel, Oceanography, Organic complexes, Trace Elements, Tropical water