Stable isotope geochemistry

"Stable Isotope Geochemistry is an introduction to the use of stable isotopes in the geosciences. It is subdivided into three parts: theoretical and experimental principles; fractionation processes of light and heavy elements; the natural variations of geologically important reservoirs. Since the application of stable isotopes to earth sciences has grown in the last few years, a new edition appears necessary. Recent progress in analysing the rare isotopes of certain elements for instance allow the distinction between mass-dependent and mass-independent fractionations. Special emphasis has been given to the growing field of "heavy" elements. Many new references have been added, which will enable quick access to recent literature. For students and scientists alike the book will be a primary source of information with regard to how and where stable isotopes can be used to solve geological problems."--Jacket.

Theoretical and Experimental Principles -- General Characteristics of Isotopes -- Isotope Effects -- Isotope Fractionation Processes -- Isotope Exchange -- Kinetic Effects -- Mass Dependent and Mass Independent Isotope Effects -- Multiply Substituted Isotopologues -- Diffusion -- Other Factors Influencing Isotopic Fractionations -- Isotope Geothermometers -- Basic Principles of Mass Spectrometry -- Continuous Flow: Isotope Ratio Monitoring Mass Spectrometers -- Standards -- General Remarks on Sample Preparation Methods for Gases -- Microanalytical Techniques -- Laser Microprobe -- Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry -- Stable Isotope Variations of Heavy Elements -- Isotope Fractionation Processes of Selected Elements -- Hydrogen -- Preparation Techniques and Mass Spectrometric Measurements -- Standards -- Fractionation Processes -- Lithium -- Boron -- Carbon -- Preparation Techniques -- Standards -- Fractionation Processes -- Interactions between the Carbonate-Carbon Reservoir and Organic Carbon Reservoir -- Nitrogen -- Oxygen -- Preparation Techniques -- Standards -- Fractionation Processes -- Fluid-Rock Interactions -- Magnesium -- Silicon -- Sulfur -- Preparation Techniques -- Frac…