Liquid scintillation counting of filtered algae in primary production studies
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Abstract
A technique for preparing phytoplankton samples for liquid scintillation counting and standardization has been developed. It consists of digestion of the carbon-14 labeled algae on small, inert filters coupled with a filter standardization and channels ratio method of efficiency determination. The technique is an alternative to many currently used methods which result in two-phase systems whose counting efficiency cannot be easily determined. Although it does not produce a purely homogeneous solution, the proposed technique does allow for a more accurate determination of counting efficiency within the usual range of application in eutrophic or saline water.
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Stephens, D.W., 1976, Liquid scintillation counting of filtered algae in primary production studies: Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey, v. 4, no. 6, p. 753-756.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Liquid scintillation counting of filtered algae in primary production studies |
| Series title | Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Year Published | 1976 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | 4 p. |
| First page | 753 |
| Last page | 756 |