Chemical properties of peat in three peatlands with balneological potential in Estonia

Peat and various peat preparations have been successfully used in balneology. When considering the biological effects of peat, humic substances have been found to be of particular importance. The content of humic, hymatomelanic and fulvic acids as well as main characteristics of peat were measured i...

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Main Authors: Mall Orru, Monika Übner, Hans Orru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Estonian Academy Publishers 2011-03-01
Series:Estonian Journal of Earth Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.kirj.ee/public/Estonian_Journal_of_Earth_Sciences/2011/issue_1/earth-2011-1-43-49.pdf