Published August 1983 | Version v1
Journal article

sup(13)C-labelling for nmr studies of soils: CPMAS nmr observation of sup(13)C-acetate transformation in a mineral soil

  • 1. Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, Ontario (Canada). Research Branch
  • 2. National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. Div. of Chemistry

Description

Few nmr studies with whole soil have been successfully attempted. Solid-state sup(13)C nmr spectra were obtained for Bainsville clay loam, an orthic humic gleysol with 3 percent carbon, using the CPMAS technique (cross-polarization magic-angle spinning). Results for the whole soil were limited by poor signal/noise and lack of resolution, possibly due to line-broadening by iron. Better results were obtained by employing a < 50 μm fine-size fraction, and difference spectra techniques, allowing observation of added sup(13)C-labelled acetate, and its transformation during incubation

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Journal Title
Can. J. Soil Sci.
Journal Volume
63
Journal Issue
3
Series
Can. J. Soil Sci.
Journal Page Range
495-500
ISSN
0008-4271