Overview
Description
Metal solubility, transport and deposition from aqueous solutions at elevated temperature and pressure. Phase equilibria in sulfide systems. Weekend field trip.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- describe the theoretical basis for solubility, transport, and deposition of metals from aqueous solutions at elevated temperature and pressure conditions.
- comprehend the concept of hydrothermal alteration and the associated fluid processes.
- perform basic geochemical calculation and interpretation of phase diagrams for ore and gangue minerals.
- read and critically evaluate scientific literature related to hydrothermal geochemistry.