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Elemental analysis by combustion

Subcategory: chemical analysis
Standard reference: AOAC (1965)
Papers: 2 | Mentions: 2

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Description

Laboratory analysis of plant samples for nitrogen content using elemental CHNSO analyzer and water content determination through oven-drying weight loss.

Typical Equipment

  • 60 g spring scale (PESOLA AG, Rebmattli 19, CH-6340 Baar, Switzerland)
  • paper bags
  • mesh bags
  • oven
  • Costech ECS 4010 elemental CHNSO analyzer (Costech Analytical Technologies, Valencia, California)
  • 5 × 9 mm tin capsules

Output Measurements

  • percent nitrogen content
  • percent water content

Papers Using This Protocol (2)

article

Patterns of selective caching behavior of a generalist herbivore, the American Pika (<i>Ochotona princeps</i>)

2013Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Researchusing
article

Effects of long-term experimental warming on aphid density in the field

2007Journal of the Kansas Entomological Societyusing