Chemical Analysis of Samples from Interoceanic Canal Route 17

Abstract

This report contains data on the chemical analysis of core samples taken along the Atlantic-Pacific Interoceanic Canal Route 17. Route 17 in Panama is one of the principal routes now being considered for excavation of a canal by nuclear means. This report contains a brief discussion of sampling procedures, analytical methods, sources of contamination, and the accuracy of analytical results. Lawrence Radiation Laboratory analyzed each of the samples for 84 constituents and a U. S. Army Corps of Engineers laboratory analyzed the samples for major element Four sets of analyses from the two laboratories are compared, and the significance of the comparisons is discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1968
Accession Number
ADA382752

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  • John H. Hill

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  • University of California

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