COSEE Ocean Systems: News
Scientists refine, redefine seawater equation
Description: The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) has adopted a new international thermodynamic equation of state for seawater called TEOS-10. A complex, dynamic mixture of dissolved minerals, salts, and organic material, seawater has historically presented difficulties in terms of determining its physical chemical properties. [Source: EurekaAlert]
URL: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-07/uomr-srr073009.php
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Source: EurekaAlert
Publish Date: 7/31/2009
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