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Record 1 2011-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Biotechnology
DEF

Qualitative analysis which consists in detecting the chemical reaction in a drop of the solution analysed; the presence of the expected constituent is confirmed by the appearance of an appropriate coloration, precipitate, or gas bubbles.

CONT

Suspected phosphorite can be checked in the field using a simple spot-test (ammonium molybdate), but the test is sensitive to low phosphate values.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Biotechnologie
CONT

On peut vérifier la présence soupçonnée de phosphorite sur le terrain en faisant un simple essai à la goutte (molybdate d'ammonium), mais le test est sensible à de faibles concentrations de phosphates.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química analítica
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Biotecnología
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