How to interpret values obtained from the calculation of biota-sediment accumulation factor (BSAF)?

Syaizwan Zahmir Zulkifli @Syaizwan-Zahmir-Zulkifli

07 November 2012 1 8K Report

Is it possible just comparing only the element concentration in biota and sediment, excluding the TOC and lipid?

Enrique Lozano-Bilbao

I think that if possible, but doing the analyzes separately

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