Tob. Sci., 1970, 14-08, p. 28-30, ISSN.0082-4623
Quantitative determination of nitrate in tobacco using a specific ion electrode
Research Division, Morehead Patterson Center, American Machine & Foundry Co., Stamford, Conn., U.S.A.
A rapid quantitative procedure for determining nitrate in tobacco stalk, stem and strip is discussed. A nitrate ion-calomel electrode assembly was used. The potential developed was read on an expanded range pH meter. Substances in tobacco that...