Parameter: d13C

Dataset: 
Lake Michigan Chemistry
Parameter: 
d13C
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 d13C
Short Description:
 d13C
Official Name:
 d13C
No Data Value:
Description:
 

Delta 13C (d13C) is the ratio of stable isotopes 13C:12C, reported in parts per thousand (per mil, ‰).

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
d13C
Supplied Units: 
per mil (?)
Datatype: 
Float
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
Delta 13C, representing the ratio of 13C to 12C of suspended particulate material, calculated as d13C = ((Rsmp/Rstd)-1) X 1000, where R = 13C/12C, smp = sample, std = PDB carbonate standard. resolution = 0.01; accuracy = 0.05 ?