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Determination of ⁶⁵Zn specific activity in various tissues of the California sea mussel, Mytilus californianus

Creator:

Larsen, Ingvar Lauren

Abstract:

The specific activity of ⁶⁵Zn (nanocuries ⁶⁵Zn/g total Zn) was determined in various organs of the common coastal mussel, Mytilus californianus Conrad, collected from six locations along the Pacific Coast. These organs included the gills, mantle, foot, reproductive organs, adductor muscle, and viscera. After ashing and dissolving with nitric acid...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

sincere thanks to Dr. William Renfro who became my major professor and offered guidance and