Geochemistry: an introduction / Francis Albarède

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Albarède, Francis [author]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York : Cambridge University Press. 2017.Edition: Second editionDescription: xiii, 342 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN:

9780521706933

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DDC classification:

22 551 Al13G-2

Contents:

The properties of elements -- Mass conservation and elemental fractionation -- Fractionation of stable isotopes -- Geochronology and radiogenic tracers -- Element transport -- Geochemical systems -- The chemistry of natural waters -- Biogeochemistry -- Environments -- Mineral reactions -- The solid Earth -- The Earth in the Solar System -- The element barn -- Appendix A. Composition of the major geological units -- Appendix B. The mixing equation for ratios -- Appendix C. A refresher on thermodynamics -- Appendix D. The geological time scale -- Appendix E. An overview of analytical methods -- Appendix F. Physical and geophysical constants -- Appendix G. Some equations relative to residence time -- Appendix H. The adiabatic atmosphere.

Summary: This new edition refreshingly introduces the essentials of modern geochemistry for students across the Earth and environmental sciences. Encouraging conceptual understanding over facts and memorisation, it discusses central physical and chemical principles, and applies them to the solid Earth and other planets. With new chapters and student exercises, this textbook is an essential student guide

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The properties of elements --
Mass conservation and elemental fractionation --
Fractionation of stable isotopes --
Geochronology and radiogenic tracers --
Element transport --
Geochemical systems --
The chemistry of natural waters --
Biogeochemistry --
Environments --
Mineral reactions --
The solid Earth --
The Earth in the Solar System --
The element barn --
Appendix A. Composition of the major geological units --
Appendix B. The mixing equation for ratios --
Appendix C. A refresher on thermodynamics --
Appendix D. The geological time scale --
Appendix E. An overview of analytical methods --
Appendix F. Physical and geophysical constants --
Appendix G. Some equations relative to residence time --
Appendix H. The adiabatic atmosphere.

This new edition refreshingly introduces the essentials of modern geochemistry for students across the Earth and environmental sciences. Encouraging conceptual understanding over facts and memorisation, it discusses central physical and chemical principles, and applies them to the solid Earth and other planets. With new chapters and student exercises, this textbook is an essential student guide

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