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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |