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Parameter: Biogenic_SiO2_flux

Dataset: 
Multitracers Biogenic Concentration Data
Parameter: 
silicate, silicon dioxide SiO2
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 SiO2
Short Description:
 silicate, silicon dioxide SiO2
Official Name:
 SiO2
No Data Value:
Description:
 

Various units.  Silica is typically analyzed as part of normal water quality analysis procedures. Silica levels are usually reported as mg SiO2 per Liter.  

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
Biogenic_SiO2_flux
Supplied Units: 
milligrams per square meter per day (mg/m2/d)
Datatype: 
Float
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
biogenic SiO2 flux