The diffusion of ions in unconsolidated sediments

Earth and Planetary Science Letters
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Abstract

Diffusion in unconsolidated sediments generally proceeds at rates ranging from half to one twentieth of those applying to diffusion of ions and molecules in free solution. Diffusion rates are predictable with respect to porosity and path tortuosity in host sediments, and can be conveniently measured by determinations of electrical resistivity on bulk sediment samples. Net ion flux is further influenced by reactions of diffusing species with enclosing sediments, but such influences should not be confused with or lumped with diffusion processes.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title The diffusion of ions in unconsolidated sediments
Series title Earth and Planetary Science Letters
DOI 10.1016/0012-821X(70)90123-8
Volume 9
Issue 4
Year Published 1970
Language English
Publisher Elsevier
Description 3 p.
First page 307
Last page 309
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