Parameter: bSi

Dataset: 
IrnBru MV1405 - Silicon biogeochemical data
Parameter: 
biogenic silica concentration
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 Si_bio
Short Description:
 biogenic silica concentration
Official Name:
 Si_bio
No Data Value:
 nd
Description:
 

Concentration or other measure of biogenic silica. Biogenic silica (bSi), also referred to as opal, is a biogenic mineral comprised of hydrated silica. "Biogenic silica" refers to the nanostructural form of silica found in living organisms, such as diatoms and sponges, which is characterized by spherical structures and a highly porous nature.

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
bSi
Supplied Units: 
micromoles Si per Liter (umol/L)
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
Particulate biogenic silica in micromoles Si per liter.