Geochemistry

An introduction

Francis Albarède

262 pages, parution le 22/10/2003

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Résumé

From measuring geological time, through unravelling the evolution of continents, ocean and mantle, to understanding climate change, modern geochemistry is a discipline which pervades nearly all of the Earth Sciences. Geochemistry provides a broad introduction to the subject, which concentrates on the inorganic chemistry of the condensed part of our planet.

This new textbook is written by the author of the authoritative and widely acclaimed Introduction to Geochemical Modelling (Cambridge, 1995). Emphasizing general principles rather than specific observations, Professor Albarède leads the reader through the simplest concepts of physics and chemistry behind geochemical processes. He covers fields central to geochemistry, such as crystal chemistry, mass balance and element transport, and geochemical dynamics. A broad range of applications is introduced, in natural water systems, the deep Earth and planetary processes. Geochemistry is an ideal textbook for undergraduate students, and will also provide an accessible introduction for researchers working in related fields.

Foreword by Albrecht W. Hofmann.

Introduction
The properties of the elements
Mass conservation - elemental and isotopic fractionation
Geochronology and radiogenic tracers
Element transport
Geochemical systems
Waters present and past
Mineral reactions
The solid Earth
The Earth in the solar system
The geochemical behavior of selected elements
Appendices
Further reading
Index

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Éditeur(s)	Cambridge University Press
Auteur(s)	Francis Albarède
Parution	22/10/2003
Nb. de pages	262
Format	17,5 x 24,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	540g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780521891486
ISBN13	978-0-521-89148-6