Carbon to nitrogen ratio
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The C/N ratio or Carbon to Nitrogen ratio can, amongst other things, be used in analysing sediments and compost.
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[edit] Marine sediments
C/N ratios in the range 6-8 are usually from marine sources, whereas higher ratios are likely to come from a terrestrial source. (Dahlhem 1988).
[edit] Measuring
An example of a device that can be used to measure this ratio is the CHN analyzer.
[edit] References
- Dahlem. "Flux to the Seafloor", Group Report, eds. K.W. Bruland et al, pp. 210-213, 1988
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C:N is important b/c it influences the N availability in soils
