Hi All...

Quick question, Im interested in analyzing d15N values of bulk mussel  
shell organics and I was wondering if anyone knew of a "quick and  
dirty" way to prep shells for the EA... I would like to avoid  
hydrofloric acid if at all possible; Im not too worried about de- 
salting after hydrolysis...

Im also curious to know what the average weight percent of organics  
one might expect to extract out of mussel shells?

Any suggestions?

Wombat Boy



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