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Point of zero charge of weathered forsterite

January 1, 1973

The point of zero charge of forsterite shifts from an estimated 8.9 for the unaltered mineral to 8.4 and 8.0, respectively, after being weathered artificially for 1 h and 4 h. These results corroborate the presence of magnesium-deficient surfaces on the weathered minerals, also indicated by chemical analyses of the solutions. H+ and OH are shown to be potential-determining ions in this system

    Publication Year 1973
    Title Point of zero charge of weathered forsterite
    DOI 10.1016/0009-2541(73)90112-5
    Authors R.W. Luce, George A. Parks
    Publication Type Article
    Publication Subtype Journal Article
    Series Title Chemical Geology
    Index ID 70009773
    Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse