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Th-234 applied to particle removal rates from the surface ocean: A mathematical treatment revisited
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Th-234 applied to particle removal rates from the surface ocean: A mathematical treatment revisited |
| Names |
Alleau, Y.
(creator) Colbert, D. (creator) Covert, P. (creator) Haley, Brian A. (creator) Qiu, X. (creator) Collier, Robert W. (creator) Falkner, Kelly (creator) Hales, Burke (creator) Prahl, Fredrick (creator) Gordon, L. (creator) |
| Date Issued | 2001-07-15 (iso8601) |
| Note | Copyrighted by American Geophysical Union. |
| Abstract | It has been recognized since the 1950's that radioisotopic disequilibrium between naturally occurring parent-daughter isotope pairs in seawater can provide information on the rate of processes segregating them. In the surface ocean, the U-238:Th-234 parent-daughter pair tends to display measurable disequilibrium that is attributable to the effects of scavenging on particle reactive thorium. A range of approaches has been applied to deriving quantitative information on particle scavenging and sinking rates from U-238:Th-234 measurements. Here, we review the mathematical underpinnings of a very basic conceptual model of the removal process in order to correct a misunderstanding that has arisen in recent literature. |
| Genre | Article |
| Identifier | Alleau, Y., Colbert, D., Covert, P., Haley, B. A., Qiu, X., Collier, R. W., & Falkner, K. (2001). Th-234 applied to particle removal rates from the surface ocean: A mathematical treatment revisited [Electronic version]. Geophysical Research Letters, 28(14), 2855-2857. |
