Preliminary plasma spectrometric analyses for selected elements in some geothermal waters from Cerro Prieto, Mexico / by James W. Ball and Everett A. Jenne.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Ball, J. W., author.

Jenne, Everett A., 1930- author.

Contributor:

Geological Survey (U.S.), issuing body.

Pacific Northwest Laboratory

Series:

Water-resources investigations report ; 83-4056.

Water-resources investigations report ; 83-4056

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geothermal resources--Mexico--Baja California (State).

Geothermal resources.

Saline waters--Analysis.

Saline waters.

Mexico--Baja California (State).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (iii, 9 pages).

Place of Publication:

Menlo Park, California : U.S. Geological Survey, 1983.

Summary:

Water samples collected from geothermal power production wells at Cerro Prieto, Mexico, were analyzed for selected elements by dc argon plasma emission spectroscopy. Spectral interferences due to the presence of high concentrations of Ca, Si, Na and K in these waters affected the apparent concentration values obtained. These effects were evaluated and correction techniques were developed and applied to the analytical values. Precipitates present in the samples at the time of analysis adversely affected the accuracy, precision and interpretability of the data.

Notes:

Also available online in PDF format from the U.S. Geological Survey Warehouse (http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/).

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (USGS, viewed Feb. 2, 2016).

Includes bibliographical references (page 9).

Other Format:

Print version: Ball, J. W. Preliminary plasma spectrometric analyses for selected elements in some geothermal waters from Cerro Prieto, Mexico

OCLC:

985370963