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OAS insttype Detail for Non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) analyzer
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Term: Non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) analyzer
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Definition: A known amount of seawater is dispensed into a stripping chamber where it is acidified and purged with an inert gas. The amount of CO2 in the resulting gas stream is determined with a non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) carbon dioxide analyzer.
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Keydate: 2013-05-15 19:28:29+00
Editdate: 2013-05-16 18:48:19+00