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Natural carbon-14 activity of organic substances in streams

January 1, 1964

Carbon-14 measurements made on organic contaminants extracted from streams show percentages of industrial waste and domestic sewage. The method, used previously for studies of the atmosphere, can be used in studies of pollution sources.

Publication Year 1964
Title Natural carbon-14 activity of organic substances in streams
Authors A.A. Rosen, M. Rubin
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Science
Index ID 70010766
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse