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Observations on the wet ashing of oils and asphaltenes

January 1, 1955

The wet ashing of oils and aspbaltenes by sulfUric acid, percbloric acid, and nitric-sulfuric acid techniques is discussed and compared. A simple sulfuric acid=nitric acid technique which has been found to be satisfactory for these substances is described.

Publication Year 1955
Title Observations on the wet ashing of oils and asphaltenes
DOI 10.3133/tem864
Authors Herbert Mordecai Ezekiel
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Trace Elements Memorandum
Series Number 864
Index ID tem864
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse