Lectures In Geochemistry

Author : Alexey B. Ptitsyn
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780429833922

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Lectures in Geochemistry by Alexey B. Ptitsyn Pdf

This book is a brief summary of the course of lectures in Geochemistry for undergraduate and graduate students from other than Geological Departments (chemists, biologists, ecologists and naturalists). It describes the Earth’s structure and some geological processes. The modern geochemical concepts take proper account of global geological processes and the influence of Cosmos. They are based on the laws and approaches of equilibrium and non-equilibrium thermodynamics. The cycles of energy and chemical elements within the Earth are interrelated with the global geochemical cycle. In addition to the traditional Geochemistry course, this book offers Geochemistry of microorganisms, Geochemistry of dispersed systems, Geochemistry of cryogenesis, and Geochemistry of cryptobiosphere. Features: Provides the reader with a general idea of the Earth’s chemical life and its related global geological events Offers a concise and clear description of the modern concepts in Geochemistry, including new directions such as Geochemistry of Cryogenesis, Geochemistry of Disperse Systems, Geochemistry of Microorganisms, and Geochemistry of Cryptobiosphere Implies a wide application of the thermodynamic approach. Useful for students who, though lacking in geology basics, are experienced in chemistry and biology

Author : Alexey B. Ptitsyn
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780429833939

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Lectures in Geochemistry by Alexey B. Ptitsyn Pdf

This book is a brief summary of the course of lectures in Geochemistry for undergraduate and graduate students from other than Geological Departments (chemists, biologists, ecologists and naturalists). It describes the Earth’s structure and some geological processes. The modern geochemical concepts take proper account of global geological processes and the influence of Cosmos. They are based on the laws and approaches of equilibrium and non-equilibrium thermodynamics. The cycles of energy and chemical elements within the Earth are interrelated with the global geochemical cycle. In addition to the traditional Geochemistry course, this book offers Geochemistry of microorganisms, Geochemistry of dispersed systems, Geochemistry of cryogenesis, and Geochemistry of cryptobiosphere. Features: Provides the reader with a general idea of the Earth’s chemical life and its related global geological events Offers a concise and clear description of the modern concepts in Geochemistry, including new directions such as Geochemistry of Cryogenesis, Geochemistry of Disperse Systems, Geochemistry of Microorganisms, and Geochemistry of Cryptobiosphere Implies a wide application of the thermodynamic approach. Useful for students who, though lacking in geology basics, are experienced in chemistry and biology

Author : E. Jäger,J.C. Hunziker
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 507 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642671616

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Lectures in Isotope Geology by E. Jäger,J.C. Hunziker Pdf

Our colleagues from the French-speaking parts of Switzerland - the Suisses romands - and above all the committee of the 3rd Cycle, e Earth Sciences (3 Cycle, Sciences de la Terre) honored us by asking us to give a course on Isotope Geology for the year 1977. The course, entitled Evaluation et Interpretation des Donnees Isotopiques (eval uation and Interpretation of Isotopic Data), was intended to inform earth scientists, graduate and postgraduate, from the western Swiss Universities on the subject of Isotope Geology. Such courses usually consist of two parts: lectures and excursions. Thus, in March 1977, we gave such a two-week course at the Miner alogical Institute of the University of Berne. The first week was devoted essentially to the methods of dating, the second week to the behavior of stable isotopes. In July 1977, on the occasion of an excursion to the Central and Western Alps, we were able to demonstrate our results. Guest professors were invited to make contributions to the course.

Author : Sir John Mason
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2000-07-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781783262359

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Highlights in Environmental Research by Sir John Mason Pdf

This book contains recent inaugural lectures by professors of environmental science and technology at Imperial College in London. They cover a variety of topics, ranging from the Earth's climate to pests and pesticides, illustrating the diverse and interdisciplinary nature of environmental problems. They are written by leading authorities in their disciplines but at a level that makes them accessible to all students of the environment. Contents:The Rainbow Planet: Studies of the Earth's Climate from Space (J E Harries)Water in a Changing World (H S Wheater)Man, Minerals and Environment (A J Monhemius)Rock, Soil and Health: Man's Interference with the Geochemical Environment (I Thornton)Virtual Ecology (J D Woods)Pests, Pesticides and Pest Management (G A Matthews) Readership: Civil engineers, geochemists and environmental scientists. Keywords:Earth's Climate from Space;Water Resources;Minerals;Rocks, Soil and Health;Ecology of Ocean Plankton;Pest Management;Environment;Imperial College;Climate;Water Modelling;Minerals and the Environment;Environmental Geochemistry;Pesticides;Plankton;Marine Ecology, Hydrology, Remote SensingReviews:“This book is relatively short and easy to read … other scientists and policy makers may also find it interesting reading. Several chapters may be useful as a good introduction to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in environmental fields and to graduate students as they begin to develop their research projects.”Vadose Zone Journal

Author : Kula C. Misra
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781405121422

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Introduction to Geochemistry by Kula C. Misra Pdf

This book is intended to serve as a text for an introductory course in geochemistry for undergraduate/graduate students with at least an elementary–level background in earth sciences, chemistry, and mathematics. The text, containing 83 tables and 181 figures, covers a wide variety of topics — ranging from atomic structure to chemical and isotopic equilibria to modern biogeochemical cycles — which are divided into four interrelated parts: Crystal Chemistry; Chemical Reactions (and biochemical reactions involving bacteria); Isotope Geochemistry (radiogenic and stable isotopes); and The Earth Supersystem, which includes discussions pertinent to the evolution of the solid Earth, the atmosphere, and the hydrosphere. In keeping with the modern trend in the field of geochemistry, the book emphasizes computational techniques by developing appropriate mathematical relations, solving a variety of problems to illustrate application of the mathematical relations, and leaving a set of questions at the end of each chapter to be solved by students. However, so as not to interrupt the flow of the text, involved chemical concepts and mathematical derivations are separated in the form of boxes. Supplementary materials are packaged into ten appendixes that include a standard–state (298.15 K, 1 bar) thermodynamic data table and a listing of answers to selected chapter–end questions. Additional resources for this book can be found at: www.wiley.com/go/misra/geochemistry.

Author : A. Strasheim,T.W. Steele
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781483159737

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Analytical Chemistry in the Exploration, Mining and Processing of Materials by A. Strasheim,T.W. Steele Pdf

Analytical Chemistry in the Exploration, Mining and Processing of Materials is a collection of plenary lectures presented at the International Symposium on Analytical Chemistry in the Exploration, Mining, and Processing of Materials, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on August 23-27, 1976. Contributors explore the applications of analytical chemistry in the exploration, mining, and processing of materials and cover topics ranging from the role of reference materials in analytical chemistry to analytical requirements in exploration geochemistry, along with activation analysis of ores and minerals. This book is comprised of 15 chapters and begins with a discussion on the analytical needs for primary coal covering three sets of parameters associated with chemical quality, physical nature and condition, and rank fundamental properties. The reader is then introduced to coal products (coke, tar, gas) and their analysis; analytical chemistry of the noble metals; use of chromatography in the analysis of inorganic materials; and developments in wavelength and energy dispersive spectrometry, Subsequent chapters deal with optical emission spectrochemical analysis; automated on-line analysis for controlling industrial processes; and atomic absorption spectroscopy and its applications. This monograph will be a useful resource for chemists, metallurgists, materials scientists, and mining engineers.

Author : William M. White
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 963 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119438113

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Geochemistry by William M. White Pdf

A Comprehensive Introduction to the “Geochemist Toolbox” – the Basic Principles of Modern Geochemistry In the new edition of William M. White’s Geochemistry, undergraduate and graduate students will find each of the core principles of geochemistry covered. From defining key principles and methods to examining Earth’s core composition and exploring organic chemistry and fossil fuels, this definitive edition encompasses all the information needed for a solid foundation in the earth sciences for beginners and beyond. For researchers and applied scientists, this book will act as a useful reference on fundamental theories of geochemistry, applications, and environmental sciences. The new edition includes new chapters on the geochemistry of the Earth’s surface (the “critical zone”), marine geochemistry, and applied geochemistry as it relates to environmental applications and geochemical exploration. ● A review of the fundamentals of geochemical thermodynamics and kinetics, trace element and organic geochemistry ● An introduction to radiogenic and stable isotope geochemistry and applications such as geologic time, ancient climates, and diets of prehistoric people ● Formation of the Earth and composition and origins of the core, the mantle, and the crust ● New chapters that cover soils and streams, the oceans, and geochemistry applied to the environment and mineral exploration In this foundational look at geochemistry, new learners and professionals will find the answer to the essential principles and techniques of the science behind the Earth and its environs.

Author : Miloš René,Gemma Aiello,Gaafar El Bahariya
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781839628504

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Geochemistry by Miloš René,Gemma Aiello,Gaafar El Bahariya Pdf

Geochemistry includes new contributions to the field of granite rocks geochemistry, mineralogy, petrology and microstructure studies, geochemistry of radioactive isotopes, and geochronology. It contains detailed geochemical, mineralogical, petrological, sedimentological and geostructural studies from Europa, Asia, Africa, South America and Australia Chapters present geochemical exploration methods, isotopic studies, and macro- and microstructural analyses.

Author : Andreas Bauer,Bruce D. Velde
Publisher : Springer
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642313592

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Geochemistry at the Earth’s Surface by Andreas Bauer,Bruce D. Velde Pdf

Geochemistry at the surface of the earth is dominated by two somewhat antagonistic forces: chemical reactions which attempt to attain a steady state (equilibrium) and geological movement of materials in time and space which changes the parameters that control chemical equilibrium. Another aspect that is extremely important to earth surface geochemistry is the effect of plants on the chemical and physical stability of materials (soils). Plant systems in fact work against the normal chemical changes (loss of silica, potassium, etc.) and the normal physical changes (stabilizing fine grained materials (clays) in the surface zones to avoid erosion). Biological effects are clearly seen in redox effects in the various parts of the earth surface movement cycle; soil formation, stream transport, sedimentation. This book attempts to outline these different parameters and their interactions as they affect earth surface geochemistry in order to give a better understanding of movement and accumulation of elements at the surface of the earth.

Author : Martin Okrusch,Hartwig E. Frimmel
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 711 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662573167

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Mineralogy by Martin Okrusch,Hartwig E. Frimmel Pdf

This book presents a translation and update of the classic German textbook of Mineralogy and Petrology that has been published for decades. It provides an introduction to mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry, discussing the principles of mineralogy, including crystallography, chemical bonding, and physical properties, and the genesis of minerals in a didactic and understandable way. Illustrated with numerous figures and tables, it also features several sections dedicated to the genesis of mineral resources. The textbook reflects the authors’ many years of experience and is ideal for use in lectures on mineralogy and petrology.

Author : Gunter Faure
Publisher : Macmillan College
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Geochemistry
ISBN : 0023364416

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Principles and Applications of Inorganic Geochemistry by Gunter Faure Pdf

This text attempts to enhance students' understanding of geological processes by showing them how to use chemical principles in solving geological problems. Emphasizing a quantitative approach to problem solving, this new text demonstrates how chemical principles control these processes in atomic and large-scale environments. In this way, students may see that the principles and applications of inorganic geochemistry are accessible, internally consistent, and useful for understanding the world around us. And as professional geologists, this understanding may help them to predict the outcome of chemical reactions occurring in geological processes and to realize the important role they play in characterizing our environment.

Author : Halldor Armannsson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9058090736

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Geochemistry of the Earth's Surface by Halldor Armannsson Pdf

Topics covered: Geochemical record of terrestrial environmental change, and global geochemical cycles; Chemical weathering and climate, river catchment studies; Environmental geochemistry of the terrestrial environment and its effect on health; Organic geochemistry; Marine and sedimentary geochemistry; Mineralogy, microbes and chemistry of weathering; Geochemical thermodynamics and kinetics; Geochemistry of crustal fluids and of catastrophic events.

Author : John Walther
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 814 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780763759223

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Essentials of Geochemistry by John Walther Pdf

Updated throughout with the latest data and findings, the Second Edition of Essentials of Geochemistry provides students with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of and approaches to modern geochemical analysis. The text uses a concepts of chemical equilibrium approach, which considers the reactions that occur as a result of changes in heat production and pressure within the Earth to introduce students to the basic geochemical principles. This text is for those who want a quantitative treatment that integrates the principles of thermodynamics, solution chemistry, and kinetics into the study of earth processes. This timely text contains numerous examples and problems sets which use SUPCRT92 to allow students to test their understanding of thermodynamic theory and maximize their comprehension of this prominent field. New sections introduce current “hot” topics such as global geochemical change with the short and long term carbon cycle, carbon isotopes and the Permo-Triassic extinction event, kinetics and the origin of life and the use of boron and nitrogen isotopes.

Author : U.S. Geological Survey Library
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Geology
ISBN : UCR:31210014442295

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Catalog of the United States Geological Survey Library by U.S. Geological Survey Library Pdf

Author : Bruce F. Schaefer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107039582

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Radiogenic Isotope Geochemistry by Bruce F. Schaefer Pdf

An accessible overview of radiogenic isotopes, dataset evaluation and real-world applications for advanced undergraduate students and industry professionals.