Fluorescent signature of main fluorophores in natural waters, as described by Coble (1996) and Parlanti et al. (2000). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1525/elementa.278.t4
| Excitation maximum (nm) . | Emission maximum (nm) . | Designation for peak . | Component type . | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
. | ||||
| By Coble (1996) . | By Parlanti et al. (2000) . | |||
| 330–350 | 420–480 | C | α | Humic, allochthonous |
| 250–260 | 380–480 | A | α’ | Humic, allochthonous |
| 310–320 | 380–420 | M | β | Marine humic, autochthonous |
| 270–280 | 300–320 | B | γ | Tyrosine- or protein-like |
| 270–280 | 320–350 | T | δ | Trytophan-, protein-, or phenol-like |
| Excitation maximum (nm) . | Emission maximum (nm) . | Designation for peak . | Component type . | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
. | ||||
| By Coble (1996) . | By Parlanti et al. (2000) . | |||
| 330–350 | 420–480 | C | α | Humic, allochthonous |
| 250–260 | 380–480 | A | α’ | Humic, allochthonous |
| 310–320 | 380–420 | M | β | Marine humic, autochthonous |
| 270–280 | 300–320 | B | γ | Tyrosine- or protein-like |
| 270–280 | 320–350 | T | δ | Trytophan-, protein-, or phenol-like |