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Science 22 September 1972:
Vol. 177. no. 4054, pp. 1099 - 1100
DOI: 10.1126/science.177.4054.1099
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Bacteriogenic Sulfur in Air Pollution

D. C. Grey 1 and M. L. Jensen 1

1 Laboratory of Isotope Geology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City 84112

On a yearly basis, the major source of atmospheric sulfur compounds in and near Salt Lake City, Utah, is industrial. Isotopic studies suggest that the next most important source is bacteriogenic sulfur released by anaerobes from muds. On a seasonal basis, the bacteriogenic source of sulfur compounds may rival the industrial source in importance.


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