Table 1. n-alkane homologues.
| n-alkane | C17 μg g-1 OC | C23 μg g-1 OC | C27 μg g-1 OC | C29 μg g-1 OC | C35 μg g-1 OC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 34.1 | 10.0 | 36.1 | 30.3 | 7.0 |
| Max | 482.6 | 32.5 | 120.0 | 79.7 | 50.5 |
| Min | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| Range | 482.6 | 31.7 | 118.4 | 78.0 | 50.5 |
| Zone 1 Average | 81.4 | 11.2 | 51.0 | 40.2 | 8.1 |
| Zone 2 Average | 10.6 | 12.5 | 29.2 | 26.3 | 4.6 |
| Zone 3 Average | 1.2 | 5.0 | 25.2 | 22.3 | 8.8 |
Concentrations (average, maxima, minima, and ranges) for the five n-alkane homologues used for organic matter source interpretation. Zones are delineated by δ13CTOC values.