A measure of the proton deficit of a solution relative to an arbitrarily defined zero level of protons (Dickson, 1981). It is expressed in units of concentration representing the amount of acid added as a titrant to a known volume or known mass of solution.
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Term name (PrefLabel)
Total alkalinity
Definition
A measure of the proton deficit of a solution relative to an arbitrarily defined zero level of protons (Dickson, 1981). It is expressed in units of concentration representing the amount of acid added as a titrant to a known volume or known mass of solution.
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Sources/references
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0198014981901217