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Parameter Code Definition
Retrieve definitions of parameter codes and parameter groupings.
Search Criteria
Parameter groupings
-- List all parameters in a group
All -- include all parameter groups
Information
Physical
Inorganics Major Metals
Inorganics Major Non-metals
Nutrient
Microbiological
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Inorganics Minor Metals
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Parameter code/name
-- Enter a code or name (matches any part)
CASRN
-- For best result, enter full CASRN with dashes. For example, "7439-97-6" (CAS Registry NumberŪ is a Registered Trademark of the American Chemical Society. CAS recommends the verification of the CASRNs through CAS Client ServicesSM.)
USEPA SRS
-- Matches any part. For example, "phosphorus" retrieves SRS names "Phosphorus", " Organic phosphorus" and " Phosphate-phosphorus".
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Parameter code information displayed in
table format
tab-separated format
--saved to file
--saved to compressed file
Select fields to include with the parameter code output
Parameter code
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Parameter Name/Description
CASRN
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