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pseudo-total concentration for inorganics [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-06-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Soil Science
DEF

pseudo-total concentration (for inorganics): The amount of an element determined using a strong acid or combination of acids as extractant.

OBS

Typically, a small insoluble proportion of the element under consideration is not removed from the matrix by the chosen extractants.

OBS

Depending on the element and the soil matrix, the pseudo-total concentration is typically 70% to 90% of the true total concentration.

OBS

pseudo-total concentration for inorganics: The term "pseudo-total concentration (for inorganics)" and the definition have been standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Key term(s)
  • pseudototal concentration for inorganics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique
  • Science du sol
DEF

concentration pseudo-totale (pour les matières inorganiques) : Quantité d'un élément déterminée au moyen d'un acide fort ou d'une combinaison d'acides agissant en qualité de solvant d'extraction.

OBS

Généralement, les solvants d'extraction choisis laissent dans la matrice une faible proportion insoluble de l'élément considéré.

OBS

La concentration pseudo-totale est généralement comprise, selon l'élément et la matrice du sol, entre 70 % et 90 % de la concentration totale réelle.

OBS

concentration pseudo-totale pour les matières inorganiques : Le terme «concentration pseudo-totale (pour les matières inorganiques)» et la définition ont été normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO).

Key term(s)
  • concentration pseudototale pour les matières inorganiques

Spanish

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