User talk:Piyrwq

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[edit] Welcome to Wikipedia!!!

Hello Piyrwq! Welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions. If you decide that you need help, check out Wikipedia:Where to ask a question, ask me on my talk page, or place {{helpme}} on your talk page and someone will show up shortly to answer your questions. Please remember to sign your name on talk pages using four tildes (~~~~); this will automatically produce your name and the date. Below are some recommended guidelines to facilitate your involvement. Happy Editing! Kukini Getting Started Wikipedia Tutorial How to edit a page The five pillars of Wikipedia Manual of Style Be bold in editing How to write a great article WikiProjects Getting your info out there Cite your sources Neutral Point of View Point of View Verifiability Uploading images Image use policy Getting more Wikipedia rules Policy Library Getting Help New contributors' help page Where to ask a question Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions Getting along Wikiquette Civility Sign your posts Wikipedians Conflict resolution Getting technical Pages needing attention Peer review Utilities Village pump

Kukini 06:31, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

I'm new and possibly confused. Does each user get their own article? This can't be right... I see now, I get a talk page... I'll just continue to talk to myself then.. ok I'm bored. later skater.

[edit] Solubility pump

Hi Ryan. I've just been going through some of my pages and I noticed (finally) that you removed some text I'd written re: alkalinity on the solubility pump page. Although I do deal in alkalinity now and again (I'm a biogeochemical modeller), it's to the edge of my comfort zone, and I'd imagine you're much more of an expert than I am on it. Anyway, I've added the bit you excised again because I'd like to say something about what alkalinity actually is on top of introducing TCO2, TALK, pH and pCO2 for a measurement prespective on things. Just wanted to let you know in case you're wondering what I'm up to. I'd be grateful for any input onto the page. Cheers, --Plumbago 13:25, 3 October 2005 (UTC)

Hi again. Thanks for your note on my talk page. I think you're right about the scarcity of ocean chemists, so just as well you're here! I have to admit though that, on the whole, the Wikipedia seems reasonably well serviced by scientists. In particular, some of the physics and maths articles I've looked have been really quite good (and also worth visiting to rip-off equations for formating!). To return to my prose, however, it sounds like your attention might be required back with my efforts at explaining alkalinity. I reinstated with only quite minor edits, so I might well be misleading the public again (I'm pretty sure I am re: Na⁺). I'll have a look at your edits to alkalinity when you get round to them and try to re-word my text where appropriate (or hack it out entirely and just point to your improved alkalinity). Cheers, --Plumbago 13:02, 4 October 2005 (UTC)

[edit] TOC Question

Hey Ryan, I'm a fellow water chemist... Im not sure if you have resolved your TOC question or not, but the TOC is quantified in most TOC analyzers by measuring gasous CO2 via Nondispersive Infared (NDIR) Absorbance using a light source and a beam chopper assembly to select the proper wavelength. The CO2 is formed by either combustion/persulfate reaction to remove TIC from TC. Hope this answers your question... Kris Sterichinderance 07:16, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for your help Kris, my comments where actually made just to point out a logical error that has been fixed from sometime now. As I don't know to much about TOC, I was hesitant to fix it myself.

[edit] Seawater composition

I'm using this site to learn how to make a table:

Just a short tip. You can create your own sandbox. For example, User:Username/Sandbox will create a subpage, which will link back to your userpage. Thus, User:Piyrwq/Sandbox will lead to your sandbox page. The rules for creating subpages under your user page is quite liberal. It is OK to do so to test how to make a table or such. The talk pages is not intended for testing new things. vidarlo 18:49, 29 June 2006 (UTC)