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Toxicity of shale oil to freshwater algae: comparisons with petroleum and coal-derived oils

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OSTI ID:5330893
The toxicities of various water-soluble fractions of Paraho/SOHIO shale oils and coal liquefaction products to the algae Selenastrum capricornutum and Microcystis aeruginosa are investigated. Photosynthetic inhibition is the criterion of toxicity. A secondary objective of the algal bioassay is determination of the range of toxic concentrations. (ACR)
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
5330893
Report Number(s):
CONF-800680-2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English