Geochemistry. Pathways and Processes.

Richardson, Steven M. and Harry Y. McSween, Jr.:

ISBN 10: 0133510735 / ISBN 13: 9780133510737

Published by Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs (N.J.), 1989

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488 S. mit zahlreichen Abbildungen und einer beiliegernder Diskette, 0133510735 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1005 Groß 8°, Original-Pappband (Hardcover), gutes und innen sauberes Exemplar,

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Geochemistry. Pathways and Processes.
• Publisher: Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs (N.J.)
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0133510735
• ISBN 13: 9780133510737
• Binding: Hardcover
• Weight: 1005 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Geologie: Gesteinskunde / Mineralogie

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Synopsis

Textbook for undergraduate students emphasizes fundamental concepts in equilibrium thermodynamics and kinetics, and shows applications to a broad spectrum of geochemical environments. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Book Description

Written expressly for undergraduate and graduate geologists, this book focuses on how geochemical principles can be used to solve practical problems. The attention to problem-solving reflects the authors' belief that showing how theory is useful in solving real-life problems is vital for learning. The book gives students a thorough grasp of the basic principles of the subject, balancing the traditional equilibrium perspective and the kinetic viewpoint.

The first half of the book considers processes in which temperature and pressure are nearly constant. After introductions to the laws of thermodynamics, to fundamental equations for flow and diffusion, and to solution chemistry, these principles are used to investigate diagenesis, weathering, and natural waters. The second half of the book applies thermodynamics and kinetics to systems undergoing changes in temperature and pressure during magmatism and metamorphism. This revised edition incorporates new geochemical discoveries as examples of processes and pathways, with new chapters on mineral structure and bonding and on organic matter and biomarkers. Each chapter has worked problems, and the authors assume that the student has had a year of college-level chemistry and a year of calculus.