Palynological preparation techniques, a new Macerationtank-method and other modifications

Niels Erik Poulsen; Lasse Gudmonsson; Jens Morten Hansen; Yvonne Husfeldt

doi:10.34194/seriec.v10.7104

Palynological preparation techniques, a new Macerationtank-method and other modifications

Authors

Niels Erik Poulsen
Lasse Gudmonsson
Jens Morten Hansen
Yvonne Husfeldt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34194/seriec.v10.7104

Keywords:

Palynology, preparation, hydrofluoric acid, maceration, washing machine

Abstract

A safe technique useful in the preparation of spores, pollen, dinoflagellate cysts, acritarchs and other acid-insoluble microfossils is described. The technique utilizes a macerationtank for hydrofluoric acid treatment of palynological samples. The hydrofluoric acid is conducted to and from the macerationtank along tubing. Tests of the method are discussed and the macerationtank is described. Some techniques in subsequent preparation are mentioned. These include heavy-liquid separation, oxidation, ethanol water separation (modified), swirling (modified), ultrasonic treatment, filtration.

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Published

1990-11-30

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Poulsen, N. E., Gudmonsson, L., Hansen, J. M., & Husfeldt, Y. (1990). Palynological preparation techniques, a new Macerationtank-method and other modifications. Danmarks Geologiske Undersøgelse Serie C, 10, 1–23. https://doi.org/10.34194/seriec.v10.7104

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Vol. 10 (1990): Palynological preparation techniques, a new Macerationtank-method and other modifications

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Monograph

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