A NUMBER of linear polyelectrolytes—acid as well as basic—give high dielectric increments in aqueous solution, when compared with less asymmetric proteins and simple dipolar ions.

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THE selective inhibition of radiostrontium uptake by rats following the administration of doses of sodium alginate has been reported recently 1–3. We have performed a similar experiment with a ...

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Motive Power and Key Materials, Xinxiang, Henan ...