Digestion of epiphytic lichens for analysis by ICP-MS, as applied to monitoring atmospheric heavy metals

• Main Author: Tucker, Jocelyn Ann.
• Other Authors: Memorial University of Newfoundland. Faculty of Science;
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: 2003
• Subjects: Lichens > Analysis > Methodology; Heavy metals > Measurement; Environmental monitoring > Methodology; Trace elements > Analysis; Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry; Alectoria; Newfoundland studies; University of Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/theses4/id/120272

Thesis (M.Sc.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2003. Environmental Science Includes bibliographical references (leaves 111-120) Lichens are excellent biomonitors. This study was undertaken to develop and refine a partial digestion procedure for lichen, suitable for ICP-MS analysis of trace ele...