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Determination of aluminium speciation in acid waters

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Part of the book series: Monographiae Biologicae ((MOBI,volume 66))

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The determination of the speciation of aluminium in acidified freshwaters is an important factor in the interpretation, prediction and possible modification of aluminium toxicity and mobilisation in acidified catchments.

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Goenaga, X., Williams, D.J.A. (1990). Determination of aluminium speciation in acid waters. In: Edwards, R.W., Gee, A.S., Stoner, J.H. (eds) Acid Waters in Wales. Monographiae Biologicae, vol 66. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-1894-8_13

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