Abstract
The infrared spectrum of "polywater" is remarkably similar to that of sodium lactate, the primary constituent of sweat. It is proposed, therefore, that this property of "polywater," and possibly others, results from accidental biological contamination. Such contamination is consistent with chemical analyses of "polywater" samples prepared both here and abroad.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 170-172 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Science |
| Volume | 171 |
| Issue number | 3967 |
| State | Published - 1971 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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"Polywater" and sweat : Similarities between the infrared spectra. / Rousseau, Denis L.
In: Science, Vol. 171, No. 3967, 1971, p. 170-172.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Rousseau, Denis L.
PY - 1971
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N2 - The infrared spectrum of "polywater" is remarkably similar to that of sodium lactate, the primary constituent of sweat. It is proposed, therefore, that this property of "polywater," and possibly others, results from accidental biological contamination. Such contamination is consistent with chemical analyses of "polywater" samples prepared both here and abroad.
AB - The infrared spectrum of "polywater" is remarkably similar to that of sodium lactate, the primary constituent of sweat. It is proposed, therefore, that this property of "polywater," and possibly others, results from accidental biological contamination. Such contamination is consistent with chemical analyses of "polywater" samples prepared both here and abroad.
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