Earth's Electrodes

Cicconi MR, Moretti R, Neuville DR (2020)


Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2020

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Book Volume: 16

Pages Range: 157-160

Journal Issue: 3

DOI: 10.2138/gselements.16.3.157

Abstract

The oxidation-reduction ('redox') state is an important intensive property of any geologic system and is typically measured (and reported) as either the redox potential (E-h) or the oxygen fugacity (f(o2)). These two concepts cover the whole spectrum of geologic systems: from low-temperature aqueous and sedimentary systems to high-temperature rock-forming environments. The redox state determines the speciation of a fluid phase and exercises fundamental controls on phase relations and geochemical evolution. Here, we review the concepts that underpin the redox state and outline a framework for describing and quantifying the concept of the oxidation state.

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APA:

Cicconi, M.R., Moretti, R., & Neuville, D.R. (2020). Earth's Electrodes. Elements, 16(3), 157-160. https://doi.org/10.2138/gselements.16.3.157

MLA:

Cicconi, Maria Rita, Roberto Moretti, and Daniel R. Neuville. "Earth's Electrodes." Elements 16.3 (2020): 157-160.

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