title: Formaldehyde in hot springs.
abstract: Low concentrations (microM) of formaldehyde have been found in four hot springs, two in Iceland, one in Mexico and one in Southern California. A polarographic method for analyzing natural solution for formaldehyde and acetaldehyde is described. A review of other occurrences of formaldehyde in natural solutions is also included.
authors.affiliation: School of Teacher Education, San Diego State University, CA 92182-1153, USA.
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Ingmanson
mesh_terms: D000079:Acetaldehyde / Q000032:analysis*; D002140:California; D004560:Electricity; D019418:Evolution, Chemical; D005557:Formaldehyde / Q000032:analysis*; D005618:Fresh Water / Q000737:chemistry; D006358:Hot Temperature; D007055:Iceland; D008800:Mexico; D000069497:Origin of Life; D012623:Seawater / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D005557:Formaldehyde; D000079:Acetaldehyde