Specific electrical conductance
January 1, 2005
Electrical conductance is a measure of the capacity of a substance to conduct an electrical current. The specific electrical conductance (conductivity) of water is a function of the types and quantities of dissolved substances it contains, normalized to a unit length and unit cross section at a specified temperature. This section of the National Field Manual (NFM) describes U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) guidance and protocols for measurement of conductivity in ground and surface waters.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Title | Specific electrical conductance |
| DOI | 10.3133/twri09A6.3 |
| Authors | D. B. Radtke, Jerri V. Davis, F.D. Wilde |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations |
| Series Number | 09-A6.3 |
| Index ID | twri09A6.3 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | U.S. Geological Survey |