The significance of dissolved organic matter photodegradation as a source of ammonium in natural waters
Samples of sea, river and pond water of different absorbance were exposed to artificial radiation resembling sunlight in the UV range. A statistically significant increase in ammonium concentration was detected in pond water of the highest absorbance after 5 h of irradiation. In sea and river water...
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Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2002-09-01
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Series: | Oceanologia |
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Online Access: | http://www.iopan.gda.pl/oceanologia/44_3.html#A4 |