Composition of Elements in Sea Water
Here is a collection of periodic tables of elements and other important information about the composition or make up of NSW (Natural Sea Water) to learn about what major and minor, related compounds and top trace elements are essential to compare to those found in synthetic sea salt mixes.
Table of Top Major & Minor Elements in NSW
A quick reference table compiled by your Guides that shows the values of top major and minor elements as well as related compounds (all mainly ionic) found in natural sea water that are considered to be essential for saltwater aquariums, which are important elements to compare in sea salt mixes.
Table of Top 14 Out of 70 Trace Elements in NSW
A quick reference table compiled by your Guides that reflects the top 14 out of 70 trace elements in natural sea water that are considered important for reef tanks to compare and look for in synthetic sea salt mixes when choosing a mix to buy.
Table of Common Element Compounds to Watch Out For
A quick reference table that reflects compounds of common elements that are present and harmless in natural sea water, but that are often found at undesirable higher concentrations in some sea salt mixes. Therefore, these compounds should be considered when choosing a mix to buy.
Abundance of Elements in Sea Water
From WebElements, if you want to get down to the nitty gritty of the chemical composition of ocean water, you'll find this site loaded with scientific data, including a Periodic Table of Elements where you can pick an element to learn all about it and its abundance in sea water.
Composition of Natural Sea Water
From the OZ Reef Material Reference Database, here is a list of elements that shows what natural sea water is made of, measured in ppm (parts per million).
Major, Minor, and Essential Trace Elements of Seawater
From the WetWebMedia Marine Aquarium Articles Archive, Robert Fenner discusses the major and minor constituents, and essential trace elements of natural seawater in relationship to synthetic salt mixes.
Periodic Table of Elements
This periodic table of elements from the Faculty of Chemical Technology, Croatia Web site allows you to click on an element which then provides information about its origin with a description, and its various properties and values, including its abundance in oceans measured in ppm (parts per million).
Periodic Table of Elements with Seawater Additions
This periodic table of elements by Pat Wilde is quite technical with its ionic radius, isotopes, atomic weight and other composition information, but by placing your mouse on the number over the element symbol, at the top of the chart it displays the element name, and at the bottom its seawater values.