Fluids in the Crust: Equilibrium and transport properties

An introduction to crustal fluids. Fluids in geological processes. Hydrothermal experimental techniques used at the Institute of Experimental Mineralogy, Russian Academy of Sciences. Solubility and complex formation in the systems Hg-H2O, S-H2O, SiO2-H2O and SnO2-N2O systems. Experimental studies of the solubility and complexing of selected ore elements (Au, Ag, Cu, Mo, As, Sb, Hg) in aqueous solutions. The influence of acidic fluoride and chloride solutions on the geochemical behaviour of Al, Si and W. The behaviour of components in complex fluid mixtures under high T-P conditions. Phase equilibria in fluid systems at high pressures and temperatures. Diffusion of electrolytes in hydrothermal systems: free solution and porous media. Thermal decomposition of rocks. Permeability of rocks at elevated temperatures and pressures. Index.