MRED 527 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY

Review of basic principles, thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibrium. Carbon dioxide-Carbonic acid-Carbonate system, natural waters pH. Oxidation -reduction reactions, Eh-pH diagrams, stability of water. Adsorption desorption processes, isotherms, complex formation. Types of pollutants, anthropogenic impact, heavy metals, asbestos minerals, silica, carbon dioxide, acid mine drainage, acid rain. Clay minerals, zeolites, organic matter. Box models geochemical cycles, speciation, water chemistry models. Case studies.