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. 1974 Mar;27(3):622–623. doi: 10.1128/am.27.3.622-623.1974

Simple Method for Introducing Elemental Mercury into Biological Growth Systems

Harvey W Holm 1, Marilyn F Cox 1
PMCID: PMC380100  PMID: 4596395

Abstract

Elemental mercury can be introduced into closed aqueous growth environments and sampled therefrom without loss of elemental mercury to the atmosphere.

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