Ferromanganese crusts and nodules, rocks that grow
December 5, 2016
Ferromanganese (Fe-Mn) crusts and nodules are marine sed- imentary mineral deposits, composed mostly of iron and manganese oxides. They precipitate very slowly from seawa- ter, or for nodules also from deep-sea sediment pore waters, recording the chemical signature of these source waters as they grow. Additional elements incorporate via sorption pro- cesses onto the Fe-Mn oxides, including rare and valuable metals that can reach concentrations that are economically valuable.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2016 |
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Title | Ferromanganese crusts and nodules, rocks that grow |
DOI | 10.1007/978-3-319-39193-9_101-1 |
Authors | Kira Mizell, James R. Hein |
Publication Type | Book Chapter |
Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
Index ID | 70185638 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center |