Principles and Applications of Inorganic Geochemistry

Principles and Applications of Inorganic Geochemistry
Author: Gunter Faure
Publisher: Macmillan College
Total Pages: 626
Release: 1991
Genre: Geochemistry
ISBN: 9780023364419

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.

Principles and Applications of Geochemistry

Principles and Applications of Geochemistry
Author: Gunter Faure
Publisher: Pearson
Total Pages: 632
Release: 1998
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Intended as an introduction to Geochemistry for Geology majors in their senior year or first year of graduate work. Designed to show students how to use chemical principles in solving geological problems, this text emphasizes a quantitative approach to problem solving and demonstrates how chemical principles control geologic processes in atomic and large-scale environments.

Inorganic Geochemistry

Inorganic Geochemistry
Author: A. G. Robinson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2009-07-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1444313975

Petroleum is not as easy to find as it used to be. In order to locate and develop reserves efficiently, it's vital that geologists and geophysicists understand the geological processes that affect a reservoir rock and the oil that is trapped within it. This book is about how and to what extent, these processes may be understood. The theme of the book is the characterization of fluids in sedimentary basins, understanding their interaction with each other and with rocks, and the application of this information to finding, developing and producing oil and gas. The first part of the book describes the techniques, and the second part relates real-life case histories covering a wide range of applications. Petroleum geology, particularly exploration, involves making the best of incomplete results. It is essentially an optimistic exercise. This book will remove some of the guesswork. Brings together the most important geochemical methods in a single volume. Authored by two well-respected researchers in the oil industry. Real-life, international case histories.

Organic Geochemistry

Organic Geochemistry
Author: Michael H. Engel
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 862
Release: 2013-11-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1461528909

As this is the first general textbook for the field published in over twenty years, the editors have taken great care to make sure coverage is comprehensive. Diagenesis of organic matter, kerogens, exploration for fossil fuels, and many other subjects are discussed in detail to provide faculty and students with a thorough introduction to organic geochemistry.

Inorganic Mass Spectrometry

Inorganic Mass Spectrometry
Author: Sabine Becker
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 514
Release: 2008-02-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780470517208

Providing an exhaustive review of this topic, Inorganic Mass Spectrometry: Principles and Applications provides details on all aspects of inorganic mass spectrometry, from a historical overview of the topic to the principles and functions of mass separation and ion detection systems. Offering a comprehensive treatment of inorganic mass spectrometry, topics covered include: Recent developments in instrumentation Developing analytical techniques for measurements of trace and ultratrace impurities in different materials This broad textbook in inorganic mass spectrometry, presents the most important mass spectrometric techniques used in all fields of analytical chemistry. By covering recent developments and advances in all fields of inorganic mass spectrometry, this text provides researchers and students with information to answer any questions on this topic as well as providing the basic fundamentals for understanding this potentially complex, but increasingly relevant subject.

Environmental and Low Temperature Geochemistry

Environmental and Low Temperature Geochemistry
Author: Peter Ryan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2014-04-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1118867491

Environmental and Low-Temperature Geochemistry presents conceptual and quantitative principles of geochemistry in order to foster understanding of natural processes at and near the earth’s surface, as well as anthropogenic impacts on the natural environment. It provides the reader with the essentials of concentration, speciation and reactivity of elements in soils, waters, sediments and air, drawing attention to both thermodynamic and kinetic controls. Specific features include: • An introductory chapter that reviews basic chemical principles applied to environmental and low-temperature geochemistry • Explanation and analysis of the importance of minerals in the environment • Principles of aqueous geochemistry • Organic compounds in the environment • The role of microbes in processes such as biomineralization, elemental speciation and reduction-oxidation reactions • Thorough coverage of the fundamentals of important geochemical cycles (C, N, P, S) • Atmospheric chemistry • Soil geochemistry • The roles of stable isotopes in environmental analysis • Radioactive and radiogenic isotopes as environmental tracers and environmental contaminants • Principles and examples of instrumental analysis in environmental geochemistry The text concludes with a case study of surface water and groundwater contamination that includes interactions and reactions of naturally-derived inorganic substances and introduced organic compounds (fuels and solvents), and illustrates the importance of interdisciplinary analysis in environmental geochemistry. Readership: Advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying environmental/low T geochemistry as part of an earth science, environmental science or related program. Additional resources for this book can be found at: www.wiley.com/go/ryan/geochemistry.

Inorganic Chemistry for Geochemistry and Environmental Sciences

Inorganic Chemistry for Geochemistry and Environmental Sciences
Author: George W. Luther, III
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 455
Release: 2016-08-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1118851374

Inorganic Chemistry for Geochemistry and Environmental Sciences: Fundamentals and Applications discusses the structure, bonding and reactivity of molecules and solids of environmental interest, bringing the reactivity of non-metals and metals to inorganic chemists, geochemists and environmental chemists from diverse fields. Understanding the principles of inorganic chemistry including chemical bonding, frontier molecular orbital theory, electron transfer processes, formation of (nano) particles, transition metal-ligand complexes, metal catalysis and more are essential to describe earth processes over time scales ranging from 1 nanosec to 1 Gigayr. Throughout the book, fundamental chemical principles are illustrated with relevant examples from geochemistry, environmental and marine chemistry, allowing students to better understand environmental and geochemical processes at the molecular level. Topics covered include: • Thermodynamics and kinetics of redox reactions • Atomic structure • Symmetry • Covalent bonding, and bonding in solids and nanoparticles • Frontier Molecular Orbital Theory • Acids and bases • Basics of transition metal chemistry including • Chemical reactivity of materials of geochemical and environmental interest Supplementary material is provided online, including PowerPoint slides, problem sets and solutions. Inorganic Chemistry for Geochemistry and Environmental Sciences is a rapid assimilation textbook for those studying and working in areas of geochemistry, inorganic chemistry and environmental chemistry, wishing to enhance their understanding of environmental processes from the molecular level to the global level.

Environmental Geochemistry

Environmental Geochemistry
Author: Benedetto DeVivo
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 646
Release: 2017-09-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 044464007X

Environmental Geochemistry: Site Characterization, Data Analysis and Case Histories, Second Edition, reviews the role of geochemistry in the environment and details state-of-the-art applications of these principles in the field, specifically in pollution and remediation situations. Chapters cover both philosophy and procedures, as well as applications, in an array of issues in environmental geochemistry including health problems related to environment pollution, waste disposal and data base management. This updated edition also includes illustrations of specific case histories of site characterization and remediation of brownfield sites. - Covers numerous global case studies allowing readers to see principles in action - Explores the environmental impacts on soils, water and air in terms of both inorganic and organic geochemistry - Written by a well-respected author team, with over 100 years of experience combined - Includes updated content on: urban geochemical mapping, chemical speciation, characterizing a brownsfield site and the relationship between heavy metal distributions and cancer mortality

Principles of Elemental Chemostratigraphy

Principles of Elemental Chemostratigraphy
Author: Neil Craigie
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2018-01-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319712160

This book provides the reader with a comprehensive understanding of the applications of chemostratigraphy. The first chapter of the book offers an introduction to the technique. This is followed by a chapter detailing sample preparation and analytical techniques. Chapter 3 focuses on the techniques utilised to establish the mineralogical affinities of elements, while the general principles of how to build a chemostratigraphic scheme are covered in Chapter 4. Chapters 5, 6 and 7 provide information on the applications of chemostratigraphy to clastic, carbonate and unconventional reservoirs respectively, and various case studies are presented. Wellsite applications, a discussion and conclusion section form the latter part of the book. The book will appeal to graduate and post graduate students of geology and professionals working in the hydrocarbon sector as a key reference text in chemostratigraphy.