Quantitative Geochemistry

Modern geochemistry possesses
not only the vigor of geology and chemistry but also the rigor of
mathematics. This book presents quantitative treatments of a wide range
of fundamental problems related to geochemistry and geology. It shows
that trace elements, isotopes, and equations are integrative tools in
modern geochemistry for studying various Earth processes. In many
chapters, simple models are presented first, and more parameters are
gradually added so that the sophisticated models can be perceived as
natural outgrowths of simple ones. The book will help scientists and
graduate students in Earth Sciences improve their capacity to
understand, apply, criticize, and appreciate the available models and
possibly to develop their own models. This understanding will provide
penetrating insights into fundamental principles in geochemistry,
geology, analytical chemistry, and mass spectrometry as well as any
other fields in the natural sciences.