Provides a thorough presentation of controls on the chemical quality
of surface and subsurface waters, both pristine and polluted. Emphasis
is placed on inorganic processes and on the chemistry of soil and
groundwaters. Unlike most authors, whose civil/sanitary engineering
backgrounds promote a more aquatic chemistry and surface water
approach Langmuir's geology/geochemistry experience focuses coverage
on the chemical interactions between water and geological materials.
The text provides valuable training in using the geochemical computer
code MINTEQA2 as integral problem-solving tool.
Emphasizes inorganic processes and the chemistry of soil
and groundwaters (geology/geochemistry).
Introduces readers to the special language and assumptions
of geochemical models so that they can confidently examine the output
and meaning of such models.
Contains numerous worked examples and problems that have
been solved using the MINTEQA2 and other geochemical computer
Skill with the use of geochemical computer codes provides
essential professional training for students who wish to work in the
Makes clear and immediate connections between theoretical
concepts and their practical application.
Provides a strong pedagogical framework composed of:
End-of-chapter examples, problems, and questions
More than 200 figures and 100 tables
Draws many problems from the author's own consulting experience,
including those relating to:
Acid mine drainage and mine tailings
Deep-well injection of wastes
Contains extensive updated and critically evaluated thermodynamic
data for aqueous species and minerals.
Is the only current text that devotes a full chapter to
the geochemistry of radionuclides and radioactive waste disposal.
1. Thermochemical Principles.
2. Chemical Kinetics.
3. Aqueous Complexes.
4. Activity Coefficients of Dissolved Species.
5. Acids and Bases.
6. Carbonate Chemistry.
7. Chemical Weathering.
8. General Controls on Natural Water Chemistry.
9. The Geochemistry of Clay Minerals.
10. Adsorption-Desorption Reactions.
11. Oxidation-Reduction Concepts.
12. Iron and Sulfur Geochemistry.
13. Actinides and Their Daughter and Fission Products.
Geochemical Computer Models.