@article{1431360,
      recid = {1431360},
      author = {Adu-Gyamfi, Joseph, and Pfahler, Verena,},
      title = {Oxygen isotopes of inorganic phosphate in environmental  samples : purification and analysis /},
      pages = {1 online resource (vii, 64 pages) :},
      abstract = {This open access book distinguished itself from other  publications by offering step-by-step instructions on how  to extract, purify, provide modifications, and major issues  to be encountered during the process. For the 18OP method  to progress, further fundamental research as well as field  and laboratory studies need to be conducted for a better  understanding of P cycling in the environment. Chapter 1  outlines the background and examples of 18Op studies in  sediments, soils, fresh water, mineral fertilizers, and  plants. Chapters 2 and 3 examine the stepwise extraction  and purification protocols including reagents, equipment  and consumables and preparations for analyses. Chapter 4  examines some of the challenges and modifications during  the purification process. Chapter 5 discusses planning and  designing of a study using 18Op, external quality assurance  with an example of an inter-laboratory study. Chapter 6  outlines the conclusions, future trends, and opportunities,  the scaling out of the method from laboratory to field  studies. It is expected that the 18OP would be extensively  applied in research geared to understand phosphorus  dynamics in different agro-environments. .},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1431360},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-97497-8},
}