Marine Science Faculty Publications
Thermodynamic and Analytical Uncertainties in Trace Metal Speciation Calculations
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
1984
Keywords
Trace Metal, Analytical Uncertainty, Formation Constant, Salinity Gradient, Mixed Ligand Complex
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-6167-8_14
Abstract
The validity of chemical speciation models should be assessed in the context of field measurements. Such an assessment must also include detailed consideration of the cumulative uncertainties inherent in the process of constructing chemical models. In this note we examine the effect of uncertainties in trace metal complexation constants and pH on the predicted fraction of free metal ion. Only mononuclear inorganic complexes are included. Analytical uncertainties (other than in pH determinations) are not treated.
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Citation / Publisher Attribution
Thermodynamic and Analytical Uncertainties in Trace Metal Speciation Calculations, in C. J. M. Kramer & J. C. Duinker (Eds.), Complexation of Trace Metals in Natural Waters, Springer, p. 181-185
Scholar Commons Citation
Zuehlke, Richard W. and Byrne, Robert H., "Thermodynamic and Analytical Uncertainties in Trace Metal Speciation Calculations" (1984). Marine Science Faculty Publications. 1600.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/msc_facpub/1600
