ORCID
- Simon J. Ussher: 0000-0001-6724-9212
- Paul J. Worsfold: 0000-0002-2262-7723
Abstract
This paper overviews the evolution of suitable analytical approaches for the determination of dissolved iron in seawater. The focus is on sampling and sample treatment, detection methods and quality assurance of the data. Iron is a vital trace element for the growth of marine organisms and is the limiting micronutrient for primary production in many parts of the world's oceans. The concentration of dissolved iron in seawater therefore influences the past and present day global carbon cycle and consequently Earth's climate. Hence it is important to understand the marine biogeochemistry of iron and quantify the spatial and temporal distribution of the element. In order to do this, it is essential that robust and validated methods with appropriate detection limits, precision and accuracy are available for the determination of iron species in seawater.
DOI
10.1016/j.marchem.2014.08.009
Publication Date
2014-11-01
Publication Title
Marine Chemistry
Volume
166
ISSN
0304-4203
Keywords
Data quality, Iron biogeochemistry, Iron determination, Sample treatment, Sampling
First Page
25
Last Page
35
Recommended Citation
Worsfold, P., Lohan, M., Ussher, S., & Bowie, A. (2014) 'Determination of dissolved iron in seawater: A historical review', Marine Chemistry, 166, pp. 25-35. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marchem.2014.08.009
