Characterization of Gelbstoffe in Monterey Bay by Nylon Adsorption, UV, and Paper Chromatography.

Abstract

The dissolved organic components of marine waters were studied using an inverse flow glass filter system to separate the particulate and dissolved constituents. Cell rupture was prevented by the use of a gentle positive hydraulic head. Concentrations of humic acids were obtained by a nylon adsorption column which also desalted the sample. The process provided concentrations up to 10,000 times. Paper chromatography and ultra-violet spectrometry were used to characterize the dissolved humic content of water from Monterey Bay and offshore ocean stations. The correlations between sources indicated the relative importance of organic acids, amino acids, phenols, and carbohydrates in sewage outfalls, kelpbeds, harbor areas, river mouths, rip currents and industrial discharges. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0745172

Entities

People

  • Laird William Lewis Jr

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Adsorption
  • Amino Acids
  • Biomolecules
  • Carbohydrates
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chromatography
  • Humic Acid
  • Offshore
  • Organic Acids
  • Organic Compounds
  • Particulates
  • Spectrometry

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Environmental Engineering