Mckinley, I. G.; Alexander, W. R. (1996). On the Incorrect Derivation and Use of In-situ Retardation Factors from Natural Isotope Profiles. Radiochimica acta, 74(S1), pp. 263-267. Oldenbourg 10.1524/ract.1996.74.special-issue.263
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The characterization of the retardation of radionuclides during their transport by deep groundwaters is complex, time-consum-ing and, in many cases, inherently limited by technical problems. The stated goal of many natural analogue studies is thus the direct quantification of solute retardation in-situ in relevant geological environments. This paper reviews the claims for a methodology for determining in-situ retardation factors from a mathematical deconvolution of multiple radioisotope measure-ments of natural decay series elements. It is concluded that the assumptions involved in development of the mathematical ap-proach are geochemically inconsistent and inapplicable to most geological systems of interest. Misapplications of this model are identified and the dangers of accepting its nonsensical output are discussed.
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Journal Article (Original Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
08 Faculty of Science > Institute of Geological Sciences > Rock-Water Interaction |
ISSN: |
0033-8230 |
Publisher: |
Oldenbourg |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Marceline Brodmann |
Date Deposited: |
23 Sep 2020 14:35 |
Last Modified: |
23 Sep 2020 14:35 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1524/ract.1996.74.special-issue.263 |
BORIS DOI: |
10.7892/boris.115942 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/115942 |