Geochemistry : pathways and processes

Rev. edition of: Geochemistry/Steven M. Richardson. c1989

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents Preface to the Second Edition 1 Introducing Concepts in Geochemical Systems 2 How Elements Behave 3 A First Look at Thermodynamic Equilibrium 4 How to Handle Solutions 5 Diagenesis: A Study in Kinetics 6 Organic Matter and Biomarkers: A Different Perspective 7 Chemical Weathering: Dissolution and Redox Processes 8 The Oceans and Atmosphere as a Geochemical System 9 Temperature and Pressure Changes: Thermodynamics Again 10 Picturing Equilibria: Phase Diagrams 11 Kinetics and Crystallization 12 The Solid Earth as a Geochemical System 13 Using Stable Isotopes 14 Using Radioactive Isotopes 15 Stretching Our Horizons: Cosmochemistry App. A Mathematical Methods App. B Finding and Evaluating Geochemical Data App. C Numerical Values of Geochemical Interest Glossary Index