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A variety of physical separation techniques has been applied to the study of trace element speciation in natural waters (or has at least been reported to be potentially useful for this kind of work). The techniques of concern separate particulates and/or dissolved species according to size, specific gravity or charge. Since methods based on size separation are by far the most commonly used, this presentation concentrates on such methods. Those separations based on electric charge will be mentioned only to the extent that they do not involve chemical reactions.
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Steinnes, E. (1983). Physical Separation Techniques in Trace Element Speciation Studies. In: Leppard, G.G. (eds) Trace Element Speciation in Surface Waters and Its Ecological Implications. NATO Conference Series, vol 6. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-8234-8_3
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