Chemistry:Total boron
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Short description: Sum of boron species in a solution
The total boron (BT) is the sum of boron species in a solution. In the environment these species usually include boric acid and borate, for example:
- BT = [H
2BO−
3] + [H
3BO
3]
where
- BT is the total boron concentration
- [H
2BO−
3] is the dihydrogen borate concentration - [H
3BO
3] is the boric acid concentration
Total boron is an important quantity when determining alkalinity due to borate's contribution to a solution's acid neutraling capacity. Total boron is a conservative element in seawater, and can thus be calculated by simply knowing the salinity.
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