Estimation of Particulate and Total Organic Matter by Weight Loss-on-Ignition

2000 ◽  
pp. 367-378
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Organic Matter ◽  
Total Organic Matter ◽  
Loss On Ignition

Density and loss on ignition as indicators of the fossilization of silicified wood

IAWA Journal ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
George E. Mustoe
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Organic Matter ◽  
Polarized Light ◽  
Loss On Ignition ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Laboratory Facilities ◽  
Hydrous Silica ◽  
Original Organic Matter

Measuring density of silicified wood and determining weight loss after 450°C heating provides useful data for interpreting the process of permineralization. These simple gravimetric methods do not replace X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, polarized light microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and other specialized techniques for studying fossil wood, but they can be performed rapidly, and require minimal laboratory facilities. Woods mineralized with opal have densities of 1.9–2.1 g/cm3, compared to 2.3–2.6 g/cm3 for wood mineralized with chalcedony or quartz. Weight loss after 450°C heating, commonly described as “loss on ignition” can be used to roughly estimate the % of original organic matter that remains in chalcedony or quartz-mineralized wood, using the density of extant taxa for comparison. For opalized wood, 450°C weight loss mostly represents dehydration of the hydrous silica. Data from specimens from 20 localities reveal two characteristics: 1) silicified woods typically consist either of opal or chalcedony/quartz, not an intermediate mixture of the two silica polymorphs; 2) the percentage of organic matter that remains after petrifaction is usually very small.

The intake and production of lactating Merino ewes and their lambs grazed at different stocking rates

1977 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 133 ◽  
Author(s):  
JP Langlands
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Metabolizable Energy ◽  
Milk Consumption ◽  
Total Organic Matter ◽  
Stocking Rate ◽  
Wool Production ◽  
Maintenance Requirement ◽  
Stocking Rates

Grass and milk consumption and liveweight changes of lambs grazed at stocking rates ranging from 9 to 35 sheep/ha were measured during a 105 day lactation. Grass consumption and wool production of their mothers and of similar ewes without lambs were also determined. The forage and total organic matter intakes of the lamb increased with time while milk consumption declined; all three variables were negatively correlated with stocking rate. The intake of the ewe and its liveweight gain were not sensitive to increasing stocking rate, but wool production declined at higher stocking rates. The maintenance requirement of the ewes was estimated to be 218 kJ metabolizable energy/kg liveweight, and the efficiency with which metabolizable energy was utilized for milk production was 66%. Lactation increased the intake of the ewe but reduced its wool production.

A study on the steady state of total organic matter in the Ocean

1970 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 354-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chikayoshi Matsudaira ◽  
Keinosuke Motohashi
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Steady State ◽  
Total Organic Matter

Correction for particulate organic matter as estimated by loss on ignition in estuarine ecosystems

2003 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne-Laure Barillé-Boyer ◽  
Laurent Barillé ◽  
Henri Massé ◽  
Daniel Razet ◽  
Maurice Héral
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Particulate Organic Matter ◽  
Loss On Ignition ◽  
Estuarine Ecosystems

Particle densities of wetland soils in northern Alberta, Canada

2006 ◽  
Vol 86 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. E. Redding ◽  
K. J. Devito
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Particle Density ◽  
Physical Property ◽  
Organic Soils ◽  
Wetland Soil ◽  
Loss On Ignition ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Northern Alberta ◽  
Wetland Types

Particle density is a fundamental soil physical property, yet values of soil and organic matter particle density (ρs and ρo) vary widely in the literature. We measured particle density of organic soils from five wetland types, and from exposed sediments of drying ponds, in northern Alberta, Canada. Our measured values of organic soil and pond sediment ρs varied widely (1.43–2.39 Mg m-3); however, calculated values of ρo (1.34–1.52 Mg m-3) were relatively constant. The measured and calculated ρs and ρo values were similar to those obtained in published studies using similar methods, but were higher than the values provided in many reference texts. Given the relatively small variability in ρo, the use of mean values of ρo, combined with measurements of organic matter loss-on-ignition, shows promise as a simple method for obtaining reliable estimates of ρs across a range of wetland types. Key words: Particle density, peat, organic matter, wetland soil, loss-on-ignition

Intake and digestion of lucerne hay and wheat straw by cattle 14 to 56 weeks of age

1991 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 621 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Leibholz
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Wheat Straw ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Total Organic Matter ◽  
Wet Sieving

Eight Friesian calves, 8 weeks of age, were prepared with rumen and abomasal cannulae. Four calves were given lucerne and four calves were given wheat straw sprayed with urea and minerals. The diets were changed over between the calves every 6 weeks until the calves were 56 weeks of age. The particles in the rumen that passed through a 1 mm screen during wet sieving were 66 to 73% of the total particles in the rumen of calves given lucerne and 77 to 84% of the particles in the rumen of the calves given wheat straw. The digestion of organic matter in the stomach was 71 to 79% of the total organic matter digested in the calves given lucerne. In the calves given wheat straw, between 82 and 95% of the total organic matter digestion occurred in the stomach. The apparent digestion of dry matter in the calves given lucerne was 61-6856 and did not change with age of the calves. The apparent digestion of dry matter when the calves were given wheat straw was 42% at 14 weeks of age, and it increased to 53% at 56 weeks of age. The digestion of nitrogen in the intestine in the heifers given wheat straw increased to 26 weeks of age while that of heifers given lucerne hay decreased.

scholarly journals MINERALOGY AND ORGANIC MATTER CONTENT OF BOTTOM ASH SAMPLES FROM AGIOS DIMITRIOS POWER PLANT, GREECE

2004 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 320 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Kantiranis ◽  
Α. Georgakopoulos ◽  
A. Fiiippidis ◽  
A. Drakoulis
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
Inorganic Compounds ◽  
Amorphous Material ◽  
Bottom Ash ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Mineralogical Composition ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Loss On Ignition

Four bottom ash samples from the Power Units of the Agios Dimitrios Power Plant were studied by the method of PXRD to determine their semi-quantitative mineralogical composition. Their organic matter content was calculated by a wet chemical process. Also, the loss on ignition was measured. The samples are constituted mainly of calcite, quartz and feldspars, while micas, clays, gehlenite and portlandite were determined in a few samples in smaller quantities. The amorphous material varied between 10-43 wt. %, while organic matter varied between 5-42 wt. %. Measurements of the loss on ignition overestimate the unburned lignite contents in the bottom ash samples. The management of bottom ashes with high contents of unburned lignite should differ to that of the fly ashes. The oxidation of the inorganic compounds of the unburned lignite may lead to environmental degradation of the landfill areas. Samples showing lower values of organic matter are suitable for a series of uses, such as: snow and ice control, as an aggregate in lightweight concrete masonry units,as a raw feed material for portland cement, as an aggregate in cold mix emulsified asphalt mixes, base or sub-base courses, or in shoulder construction. Systematic study of the unburned lignite of bottom ashes is needed for possible re-combustion.

scholarly journals Pengukuran Parameter Bahan Organik Di Perairan Sungai Silugonggo, Kecamatan Juwana, Kabupaten Pati

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 299-306
Author(s):  
Erick Samuel Frederico Hasibuan ◽  
Endang Supriyantini ◽  
Sunaryo Sunaryo
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Chemical Oxygen Demand ◽  
Biochemical Oxygen Demand ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Quality Standard ◽  
Parameter Analysis ◽  
Fishing Industry ◽  
Total Organic Matter ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Wastewater Quality

Perairan Silugonggo merupakan area pemukiman warga dengan banyak aktivitas perikanan dan kelautan seperti: pertambakan, industri perikanan dan merupakan alur pelayaran. Tingginya aktivitas pemukiman dan industri akan menghasilkan limbah organik dalam jumlah besar. Bahan organik yang melimpah dapat menimbulkan pencemaran lingkungan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kandungan bahan organik di perairan sungai Silugonggo, Kecamatan Juwana, Kabupaten Pati. Kandungan bahan organik diketahui melalui analisis parameter TOM (Total Organic Matter), BOD5 (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) dan COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand). Pengambilan sampel dilaksanakan pada tanggal 20 Desember 2019 dan 20 Januari 2020. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode kasus dengan pengamatan secara langsung di lapangan dan penentuan lokasi penelitian menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Hasil pengukuran parameter penelitian dianalisis menggunakan analisis ragam. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai TOM sebesar 8,11 – 11,9 mg/L. Hasil pengukuran parameter (a) BOD5 sebesar 8,07 – 24,66 mg/L dan (b) COD sebesar 26,04 – 79,21 mg/L, hasil tersebut berada di bawah baku mutu yang ditetapkan menurut Keputusan Menteri Lingkungan Hidup No. 51 Tahun 2004 tentang Baku Mutu Air Limbah. Tingginya nilai TOM dikarenakan banyaknya masukan limbah bahan organik dari aktivitas di perairan sungai Silugonggo, seperti: pertambakan, industri perikanan, dan alur pelayaran. Silugonggo waters is a residential area with many fishery and marine activities such as: aquaculture, fishing industry and shipping lanes. High residential and industrial activities will produce large amounts of organic waste. Abundant organic matter can cause environmental pollution. This study aims to determine the content of organic matter in the waters of the Silugonggo River, Juwana District, Pati Regency. The content of organic matter is known through parameter analysis of TOM (Total Organic Matter), BOD5 (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) and COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand). Sampling was carried out on December 20, 2019 and January 20, 2020. The method used in this study used the method of direct observation in the field and the date of the research location using the purposive sampling method. The results of the measurement of research parameters were analyzed using analysis of variance. The results showed that the TOM value was 8.11–11.9 mg/L. Parameter measurement results (a) BOD5 of 8.07–24.66 mg/L and (b) COD of 26.04–79.21 mg/L, these results are below the quality standard stipulated according to the Decree of the Minister of the Environment No. 51 of 2004 concerning Wastewater Quality Standards. The high value of TOM is due to the large number of inputs of organic matter from activities in the waters of the Silugonggo river, such as: aquaculture, fishing industry, and shipping lanes.

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