Wallmann et al. (2023): Chemical Alteration of Riverine Particles in Seawater and Marine Sediments: Effects on Seawater Composition and Atmospheric CO2
Klaus Wallmann, Sonja Geilert, Florian Scholz IN: American Journal of Science 7, https://doi.org/10.2475/001c.87455
Numerous studies have shown that riverine particles react with seawater. Reactions include dissolution of reactive silicate minerals (e.g., feldspars) and formation of authigenic clays and carbonates. Previous studies have either focused on mineral dissolution (marine silicate weathering) or authigenic phase formation (reverse weathering). A comprehensive study that assesses all processes affecting the marine alteration of riverine particle has -to author’s knowledge- not yet been conducted. The authors contribution aims to fill this gap.