Measurement of trace nitrate concentrations in seawater by ion chromatography with valve switching

An ion chromatographic method with a valve switching facility was developed to determine trace nitrate concentrations in seawater using two pumps, two different suppressors, and two columns. A carbohydrate membrane desalter was used to reduce the high concentrations of sodium salts in samples. In this method, trace nitrate was eluted from the concentrator column to the analytical columns, while the matrix flowed to waste. Neither chemical pre-treatment nor sample dilution was required. In the optimized separation conditions, the method showed good linearity （R〉0,99） in the 0.05 and 50 mg/L concentration range, and satisfactory repeatability （RSD〈5%, n=6）. The limit of detection for nitrate was 0.02 mg/L. Results showed that the valve switching system was suitable and practical for the determination of trace nitrate in seawater.     

A role for nitrite in the production of nitrous oxide in the lower euphotic zone of the oligotrophic North Pacific Ocean

Understanding the role of the oceans in the Earth's changing climate requires comprehension of the relevant metabolic pathways which produce climatically important trace gases. The global ocean represents one of the largest natural sources of nitrous oxide (N₂O) that is produced by selected archaea and/or bacteria during nitrogen (N) metabolism. In this study, the role of nitrite (NO₂⁻) in the production of N₂O in the upper water column of the oligotrophic North Pacific Subtropical Gyre was investigated, focusing primarily on the lower euphotic zone where NO₂⁻ concentrations at the primary NO₂⁻ maximum reached 195 nmol L⁻¹. Free-drifting sediment trap arrays were deployed to measure N cycle processes in sinking particulate material and the addition of selected N substrates to unpreserved sediment traps provided an experimental framework to test hypotheses regarding N₂O production pathways and controls. Sinking particles collected using NO₂⁻-amended, unpreserved sediment traps exhibited significant production of N₂O at depths between 100 and 200 m. Subsequent stable isotope tracer measurements conducted on sediment trap material amended with ¹⁵NO₂⁻ yielded elevated δ¹⁵N values of N₂O, supporting N₂O production via a NO₂⁻ metabolism pathway. Experiments on seawater collected from 150 m showed N₂O production via NO₂⁻ metabolism also occurs in the water-column and indicated that the concentration of NO₂⁻ relative to NH₄⁺ availability may be an important control. These findings provide evidence for the production of N₂O via nitrifer-denitrification in the lower euphotic zone of the open ocean, whereby NO₂⁻ is reduced to N₂O by ammonia-oxidizing microorganisms.     

羟基磷灰石对水溶液中Fe3+的吸附动力学及热力学研究

研究了羟基磷灰石(HAP)对水溶液中Fe3+的吸附动力学及热力学。研究表明,HAP对水溶液中Fe3+的吸附符合Langmiur等温吸附,ct/q=0.006 4 ct+0.018 3;该吸附反应符合一级反应动力学方程,ln CR=-0.043 5 t+4.324 4;吸附反应活化能为Ea=36.26 k J/mol;标准摩尔反应焓为正值表明反应过程吸热;当温度大于285.7 K时,吉布斯自由能小于0,反应可自发进行。     

Geochemical and isotopic evidence of a groundwater source in the Corral Canyon meadow complex,central Nevada,USA

Major inorganic ions and stable carbon and oxygen isotopes in stream water, groundwater, groundwater seeps and springs were measured in the Corral Canyon meadow complex and watershed in the Toquima Mountains of central Nevada, USA. The purpose of the study was to determine whether stream water or groundwater was the source of water that supports vegetation in the meadow complex. Water samples from the watershed and meadow complex were mixed cation–HCO₃ type. Stream water sampled at different locations in the meadow complex showed variations in temperature, pH and specific conductance. The cation–anion proportions for stream water were similar to groundwater, groundwater seeps and runoff from the meadow complex. Stable oxygen isotope ratios for stream water (?17·1 to ?17·6‰ versus VSMOW) and groundwater and groundwater seeps in the meadow site (?17·0 to ?17·7‰ versus VSMOW) were similar, and consistent with a local meteoric origin. Dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) and the δ ¹³C_DIC for stream water (?12·1 to ?15·0‰ versus VPDB) were different from that of groundwater from the meadow complex (?15·3 to ?19·9‰ versus VPDB), suggesting different carbon evolution pathways. However, a simple model based on cation–δ ¹³C_DIC suggests that stream water was being recharged by shallow groundwater, groundwater seeps and runoff from the meadow complex. This leads to the conclusion that the source of water that supports vegetation in the meadow complex was primarily groundwater. The results of this study suggest that multiple chemical and stable carbon isotope tracers are useful in determining the source of water that supports vegetation in meadow complexes in small alpine watersheds. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

常州市地下水化学特征与成因分析

常州市是长江三角洲地区典型的工业化城市,多年来的快速发展对地下水环境产生了系列影响,地下水化学组分受到天然条件和人为活动的双重因素控制,现状地下水化学成因和影响因素亟需深入研究。本文在地下水赋存条件分析的基础上,综合采用统计分析、离子比值、主成分分析法对常州各层地下水化学特征和成因开展分析。结果表明,区域潜水水化学类型以HCO₃^-—Ca²⁺·Mg²⁺、HCO₃^-—Ca²⁺和HCO₃^-·Cl^-—Na⁺·Ca²⁺型为主,第Ⅰ承压水以HCO₃^-—Na⁺·Ca²⁺和HCO₃^-—Ca²⁺型为主、第Ⅱ承压水以HCO₃^-—Na⁺     

济南四大泉群水化学特征及其成因分析

为明晰济南四大泉群水化学动态变化特征及成因,利用离子比例系数、PHREEQC模拟以及氢氧同位素反演等方法分析各泉群水化学成分特征及其形成过程。研究表明：（1）四大泉群阳离子Ca2+为优势离子,阴离子HCO3-为优势离子;（2）潭西泉和珍珠泉水化学类型稳定,而趵突泉和黑虎泉由HCO3—Ca型变为HCO3·SO4—Ca型;（3）四大泉群受地表水、寒武系凤山组-奥陶系岩溶水以及寒武系张夏组岩溶水混合补给,其中趵突泉、黑虎泉接受寒武系凤山组-奥陶系岩溶水补给占比略大,而潭西泉、珍珠泉接受寒武系张夏组岩溶水补给占比略大;黑虎泉滞留时间最短,循环交替强烈;（4）水岩相互作用强弱程度导致泉群水化学成分差异,溶解沉淀作用强度整体大于阳离子交换作用。趵突泉阳离子交换作用强度最弱,黑虎泉伴随有去白云化作用,潭西泉和珍珠泉水化学作用及强度类似,进一步印证潭西泉和珍珠泉有相同的补给来源及运移机制。该研究成果对水资源合理利用和岩溶大泉的保护具有重要意义。     

WATER RESOURCES TRANSFORMATION AND WATER QUALITY VARIATION IN THE URUMQI RIVER BASIN

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Propagation of Extremely Low Frequency Waves Through the Ionosphere

The propagation features of extremely low frequency electromagnetic waves through the multicomponent ionospheric plasma are studied. It is shown that at relatively lower frequencies refractive index for right hand mode is higher than the left-hand mode, which is reversed at higher frequencies. The thermal temperature of plasma particle causes decrease in phase and group velocities of both right and left-hand modes. The crossover frequencies for different plasma models are computed and variation with ion concentration and thermal velocity is studied. Explicit expression for group velocity and travel time has been derived and studied numerically. Finally, we have presented simulation of the ion whistler spectrograms for Hydrogen, Helium and Oxygen ions present in the ionospheric plasma. The results are compared with the experimentally detected hydrogen and helium ion whistlers. The importance of the present study in the exploration of ionospheric plasma is illustrated.     

Identification and evolution of hydrogeochemical processes in the groundwater environment in an area of the Palar and Cheyyar River Basins,Southern India

The Palar and Cheyyar River Basins in Tamil Nadu state of Southern India are characterised by different geological formations, and groundwater is the major source for domestic, agricultural and other water-related activities. Hydrogeochemical studies were carried out in this area with the objective of identifying the geochemical processes and their relation to groundwater quality. Groundwater samples were collected once a month from 43 groundwater wells in this area from January 1998 to July 1999. Sampling procedures and chemical analysis were carried out as per the standard methods. Chemical data are used for mathematical calculations and graphical plots to understand the chemical process and its relation to the groundwater quality. The chemical composition of groundwater in the central part of the study area mainly depends on the recharge from lakes and the river, which is explained by a mixing mechanism. In addition, weathering of silicate minerals controls the concentration of major ions such as sodium, calcium, magnesium and potassium in the groundwater of this area. Further, the activity ratios indicate that the groundwater is in equilibrium with kaolinite, smectite and montmorrillonite. The reverse ion exchange process controls the concentration of calcium, magnesium and sodium in hard rock formations, and dissolution of carbonate minerals and accessory minerals is the source of Ca and Mg, in addition to cation exchange in the sedimentary formations. In general, the chemical composition of the groundwater in this area is influenced by rock–water interaction, dissolution and deposition of carbonate and silicate minerals, ion exchange, and surface water interactions.     

罗布泊红柳沙包落叶阳离子含量及环境指示意义

 红柳沙包沉积纹层是恢复古环境序列的一种新方法。通过对罗布泊地区红柳沙包沉积纹层中红柳落叶阳离子含量以及与环境变化关系研究表明：K+、Na+、Ca2+、Mg2+等4种阳离子平均含量分别为3.70 mg/g、40.33 mg/g、13.67 mg/g和8.08 mg/g,变化幅度排序为Ca2+ > K+ > Mg2+ > Na+。4种阳离子含量年际变化都较为明显,且变化规律较为一致,4种阳离子含量变化间的相关系数为0.653 0 ~ 0.813 8,表现为良好的正相关关系;各种阳离子与4种阳离子总量变化的相关系数为0.814 4 ~ 0.959 9,其中Na+含量与4种阳离子总量变化的相关系数最高,表明可以用Na+含量的变化或阳离子总量的变化分析变化趋势。阳离子含量与气温变化呈良好的正相关、与年降水量和湖水面积变化呈负相关;地下水水位降低、水质变差时,土壤水质也变差,阳离子含量增加;反之,地下水水位升高、水质变好时,土壤水质变好,阳离子含量降低。红柳落叶有机质阳离子含量的变化进一步验证了利用红柳沙包沉积纹层计年的可靠性和对罗布泊环境变化的可行性。