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Sea Water

Concentrations of the Major Components

Component

g/kg

Chloride 19.53
Sodium 10.76
Sulphate  02.72
Magnesium    01.294
Calcium    00.413
Potassium    00.387
Bicarbonate    00.142
Bromide    00.067
Strontium    00.008
Boron    00.004
Fluoride    00.001

From Turekian, in Oceans, 1968:

Concentrations may change due to depth, temperature, location, and a host of other factors.

Last Updated: 12/13/2010, 12:25 PM Central Time