A precautionary note on the use of mixed solvents in soxhlet extraction procedures
The variation in solvent composition of a mixed solvent used in Soxhlet extraction of sediments has apparently often been overlooked. Owing to azeotropic distillation of the solvent introduced into the apparatus, care must be taken to determine the composition of the solvent actually doing the extracting.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1973 |
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Title | A precautionary note on the use of mixed solvents in soxhlet extraction procedures |
Authors | Alan A. Roberts, James George Palacas |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey |
Index ID | 70160632 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |