Fluids in the Crust -

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Résumé :
This book brings together a wide range of experimental data on the composition and transport properties of fluid under crustal conditions, that has hitherto been available, if at all, in Russian only. The data is presented here in such a way that Western readers can understand how the experiments have been carried out and what uncertainties attach to the different parts of the work.

Sommaire:
An introduction to crustal fluids. Fluids in geological processes. Hydrothermal experimental techniques used at the Institute of Experimental Mineralogy, Russian Academy of Sciences. Solubility and complex formation in the systems Hg-H2O, S-H2O, SiO2-H2O and SnO2-N2O systems. Experimental studies of the solubility and complexing of selected ore elements (Au, Ag, Cu, Mo, As, Sb, Hg) in aqueous solutions. The influence of acidic fluoride and chloride solutions on the geochemical behaviour of Al, Si and W. The behaviour of components in complex fluid mixtures under high T-P conditions. Phase equilibria in fluid systems at high pressures and temperatures. Diffusion of electrolytes in hydrothermal systems: free solution and porous media. Thermal decomposition of rocks. Permeability of rocks at elevated temperatures and pressures. Index.

Will be of great interest to all geoscientists interested in hydrothermal processes and experimental geochemistry ... Its publication is a welcome step forward in the process of forging links between the two populations of scientists working in the old Soviet Union and the West, and publicizing the excellent contributions to geochemistry made by the Chernogolovka community - Geological Magazine; ...a treasure house of data and methods on hydrothermal systems. - Geoscientist.; ...a valuable and comprehensive review of the detailed experimental work on crustal fluids and their interaction with rocks and minerals undertaken over the past decade in the former Soviet Union...the editors have ensured that the English is clear and that the figures are of high quality...Such a wealth of new experimental data is extremely useful and will expand significantly the database available in the west... - The Times Educational Suppliement