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Method Summary
Method Source
USGS National Water Quality Laboratory
Method Number
I-3112-85
Revision Information
1985
Method Name
Descriptive Name:
Boron in water by colorimetric, curcumin
Official Name:
Boron, total recoverable, colorimetric, curcumin
Media
Media:
WATER
Subcategory
Inorganic
Citation
Methods for the Determination of Inorganic Substances in Water and Fluvial Sediments, Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations of the United States Geological Survey, Book 5, Chapter A1 Edited by Marvin J. Fishman and Linda C. Friedman
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Summary of Method
This method is no longer available through the USGS National Water Quality Laboratory. If using a local laboratory, refer to method report for more information.
Scope and Application
Applicable Concentration Range
Interferences
QC Requirements
Sample Handling
Max Holding Time
Relative Cost/Effort
Unknown
Sample Prep Method(s)
Method
Boron in water by colorimetric, curcumin
has 1 analytes associated with it.
Analyte
Detection
Level
Bias
Precision
Pct False
Positive
Boron
(7440-42-8)
N/A
N/A
N/A
export_analytes
Precision Descriptor Notes
Inactive method; included for informational purposes as it is approved by EPA for regulatory use but no longer used by the USGS.
Detection Level Note
-
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