A review of methods for detoxification and neutralization of formalin in water

North American Journal of Aquaculture

Volumn 66, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 325-333

  Masters, Amanda L ^a  

^a Freshwater Institute Shepherdstown   (United States)

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EID: 7244248837     PISSN: 15222055     EISSN: 15488454     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1577/A03-060.1     Document Type: Article

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