kokonaispitoisuudet
Kokonaispitoisuudet, often translated as total concentrations, refers to the sum of all forms of a specific substance present in a sample. This is distinct from measuring only a single, often more bioavailable or reactive, form of that substance. For example, in environmental chemistry, one might measure the total concentration of a metal like lead in soil, which includes both dissolved lead ions and lead bound within mineral structures. Similarly, in water quality analysis, total phosphorus includes all dissolved and particulate forms of phosphorus.
Understanding total concentrations is crucial in various fields. In environmental monitoring, it provides a comprehensive picture
The measurement of total concentrations typically involves sample preparation steps designed to convert all forms of