Extraction process (IMAGE)

University at Buffalo

Extraction process

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Extracting and analyzing leaf wax chemicals from ocean-bottom and other sediments is a complex process. This photo shows just one of many steps: The vials hold what scientists call the acid fraction, which contains materials including leaf wax chemicals.

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Allison Cluett

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