title: Magnesium ions: activity in seawater.
abstract: The activity of magnesium ions in seawater was determined from solubility data and found to be between the values determined by Platford and by Garrels and Thompson. Our value may result from extensive formation of magnesium sulfate ion pairs.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Pytkowicz
authors.forename: I W
authors.initials: IW
authors.lastname: Duedall
authors.forename: D N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Connors