Preface to first edition; Preface to second edition; A note about software; 1. Introduction; 2. Modeling overview; Part I. Equilibrium in Natural Water: 3. The equilibrium state; 4. Solving for the equilibrium state; 5. Changing the basics; 6. Equilibrium models of natural waters; 7. Redox disequilibrium; 8. Activity coefficients; 9. Sorption and ion exchange; 10. Surface complexation; 11. Automatic reaction balancing; 12. Uniqueness; Part II. Reaction Processes: 13. Mass transfer; 14. Polythermal, fixed, and sliding paths; 15. Geochemical buffers; 16. Kinetics of dissolution and precipitation; 17. Redox kinetics; 18. Microbial kinetics; 19. Stable isotopes; 20. Transport in flowing groundwater; 21. Reactive transport; Part III. Applied Reaction Modeling: 22. Hydrothermal fluids; 23. Geothermometry; 24. Evaporation; 25. Sediment diagenesis; 26. Kinetics of water-rock interaction; 27. Weathering; 28. Oxidation and reduction; 29. Waste injection wells; 30. Petroleum reservoirs; 31. Acid drainage; 32. Contamination and remediation; 33. Microbial communities; Appendices; References; Index.
A fundamental reference for graduate students and researchers working on reaction processes in the geosciences, first published in 2007.
Review of the hardback: Reviews from the first edition: 'This book
definitively demystifies geochemical modeling of water-rock
reactions and makes it a breeze … An outstanding book for students,
teachers, researchers, and professionals ... interested in any
low-temperature geochemical endeavor.' Journal of Geology
Review of the hardback: 'The book is well organized, the concepts
are rigorously and clearly explained, and the range of examples are
relevant and interesting. The writing style is lucid and concise,
and I found the book a pleasure to read. The author also takes a
refreshingly balanced view of the role and limitations of
modeling.' Meteoritics & Planetary Science
Review of the hardback: '... this is a unique book with many
valuable insights. Mathematical derivations are balanced by clear,
qualitative descriptions of what is going on ... Essential reading
for anyone starting off in the study of water-rock interactions, as
well as being an extremely valuable reference for people already
wrestling with such problems.' Bruce Yardley, Journal of
Petrology
Review of the hardback: '… students who have taken appropriate
mathematics courses at university level will find their use of
geochemical modelling enriched, becoming competent in the use of
software by virtue of understanding its mathematical limitations as
well as limitations imposed by analytical chemistry. Assuming that
the reader is able to grapple with the theory, this book is an
extremely valuable resource. … It is easily accessible to a
mathematically literate reader and demonstrates the breadth of
application of modelling to a range of geological and engineering
problems. Those lacking a strong maths background will find this
book challenging but rewarding given its diversity of application
and clarity of explanation.' Minerological Magazine
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