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4500-NO3− NITROGEN (NITRATE)

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4500-NO3− A. Introduction Bibliography
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4500-NO3− B. Ultraviolet Spectrophotometric Screening Method Bibliography
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4500-NO3− E. Cadmium Reduction Method References
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4500-NO3− J. Enzymatic Reduction Manual Method Bibliography
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Standard Methods Committee of the American Public Health Association, American Water Works Association, and Water Environment Federation. 4500-no3− nitrogen (nitrate) In: Standard Methods For the Examination of Water and Wastewater. Lipps WC, Baxter TE, Braun-Howland E, editors. Washington DC: APHA Press.

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