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The 'total boron' (B_T) is the sum of boron species in a solution. In the environment these species usually include boric acid and borate, for example:
B_T = [H₂BO₃⁻] + [H₃BO₃]
where,
B_T is the total boron concentration

[H₂BO₃⁻] is the dihydrogen borate concentration

[H₃BO₃] is the boric acid concentration
Total boron is an important quantity when determining alkalinity due to borate's contribution to a solution's acid neutraling capacity. Total boron is a conservative element in seawater, and can thus be calculated by simply knowing the salinity.

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See also

★ Total organic carbon

★ Total Alkalinity(A_T)

★ pH