Conductivity and salinity of Australian salt lakes.

Abstract

The relationship between conductivity (x) and salinity (S) was investigated in 109 samples from Australian salt lakes. Within the range of 5-100 mS cm^-1, the relationship is described by the equation:

S=0.4665x^1.0878 (r² = 0.98799)

where salinity is measured in g l^-1 and conductivity in mS cm^-1 at 25º C. A table based on this relationship is given; it enables the rapid determination of salinity from conductivity.