Table 1.
Chemical elements in the seawater used in the present study.
| Element | Concentration (mg L−1) | Detection Limit (mg L−1) |
|---|---|---|
| Fe | 0.008 ± 0.000 | 0.001 |
| Na | 8531.667 ± 239.201 | 0.001 |
| K | 303.318 ± 7.946 | 0.001 |
| Ca | 240.399 ± 7.809 | 0.001 |
| Mg | 824.333 ± 37.554 | 0.001 |
| P | 0.029 ± 0.016 | 0.010 |
| Pb | ND | 0.001 |
| Cd | ND | 0.001 |
| As | ND | 0.006 |
| Cu | ND | 0.005 |
| Zin | ND | 0.010 |
| Hg | ND | 0.00005 |
| Cr | ND | 0.050 |
Fe: iron, Na: sodium, K: potassium, Ca: calcium, Mg: magnesium, Pb: lead, Cd: cadmium, As: arsenic, Cu: Copper, Zn: zinc, Hg: mercury, Cr: chromium, ND: not detected.