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Observations on the wet ashing of oils and asphaltenes
The wet ashing of oils and aspbaltenes by sulfUric acid, percbloric acid, and nitric-sulfuric acid techniques is discussed and compared. A simple sulfuric acid=nitric acid technique which has been found to be satisfactory for these substances is described.
Suggested Citation
Ezekiel, H.M., 1955, Observations on the wet ashing of oils and asphaltenes: U.S. Geological Survey Trace Elements Memorandum 864, 10 p. ; 27 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/tem864.
Publication type
Report
Publication Subtype
USGS Numbered Series
Title
Observations on the wet ashing of oils and asphaltenes