Trace Element Geochemistry
This lecture note explains the use Trace Element Geochemistry to understand the origin and evolution of igneous rocks. The approach is to discuss the parameters that control partitioning of trace elements between phases and to develop models for the partitioning of trace elements between phases in igneous systems, especially between minerals and melt. Beginnings of geochemistry, Thermodynamic consideration of TE solid solutions, Partition coefficient, Ionic model for bonding, Nomenclature for trace element classification, Determination of partition coefficients, Trace element abundance variations in simple melt-solid systems, Fractional crystallization, Fractional melting, Complex melting models, Constraints on melt models arising from disequilibrium in the Th-U decay system, Ion exchange chromatography.
Author(s): Prof. Frederick Frey
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This note covers all aspects of molecular biosignatures, such as their pathways of lipid biosynthesis, the distribution patterns of lipid biosynthetic pathways with regard to phylogeny and physiology, isotopic contents, occurrence in modern organisms and environments, diagenetic pathways, analytical techniques and the occurrence of molecular fossils through the geological record.
Author(s): Prof. Roger Summons, Dr. Florence Schubotz, Dr. Julio Sepulveda and Dr. Paula Welander
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The central objective of this lecture in a deeper understanding of mantle interaction. Topics include: history of ocean basins, formation of MORBs and OIB's, mantle geochemistry, mantle heterogeneity; slab recycling, mantle models.
Author(s): Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Siebel
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Geochemistry by B. Saini Eidukat
This note explains the following topics: acid or base and electrochemical concepts, aqueous geochemistry and solid-water interactions with an emphasis on ground water, chemical weathering, mineral thermodynamics and redox (Eh-pH) diagrams and their applications to soil and mineral stability and ground water chemistry, modeling, environmental geochemistry and isotopes applied to groundwaters.
Author(s): B. Saini-Eidukat
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This note looks at the oceans and is an introduction to marine chemistry. The sub-topics of this lecture includes: ocean dynamic topography, ocean temperature and salinity; oceanic circulation; thermohaline circulation, carbon cycle, composition of sea water; variations of sea water through time, hot vents and cold seeps, ferromanganese nodules, gas hydrates, radiogenic isotopes in the oceans, U-disequilibrium dating and sedimentation rates.
Author(s): B. Saini-Eidukat
NA Pages
Geochemistry Earths System Processes
This book brings together the knowledge from a variety of topics within the field of geochemistry. The audience for this book consists of a multitude of scientists such as physicists, geologists, technologists, petroleum engineers, volcanologists, geochemists and government agencies. The topics represented facilitate as establishing a starting point for new ideas and further contributions. Major topics covered includes: Geochemical and Sedimentation History of Neogene Lacustrine Sediments, Arsenic Geochemistry in Groundwater System, Geochemistry of Hydrothermal Alteration in Volcanic Rocks, Behaviors of Mantle Fluid During Mineralizing Processes and Potential and Geochemical Characteristics of Geothermal Resources in Eastern Macedonia.
Author(s): Dionisios Panagiotaras
512 Pages
