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St. Petersburg Carbon Analytical Laboratory

The USGS-St. Petersburg Carbon Analytical Laboratory utilizes state of the art methods and instrumentation for quantifying carbon system parameters in aqueous samples.

List of Available Analytical Services

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List of lab services.

Services List

Sampling Supplies and Procedures

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Recommended procedures for collecting and storing water samples for total alkalinity and total carbon analyses.

Sampling Procedures

Sample Preservation and Tracking

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Directions on how to store and ship samples.

Sample Preservation