Quat-O

[N.MacLeod@xxxxxxxxx (N. MacLeod)]

In reference to Steve Johnson's announcement of a substitute for Quaternary
O does anyone know whether use of this Coco Betaine Sulfate changes the
stable isotopic composition of foraminiferal tests? My guess is that "Yes,
it would." But I would dearly like to be told "No it won't" and have the
reasons why explained.

Norm MacLeod



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