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Oxidation state of marine manganese nodules

January 1, 1984

Analyses of the bulk oxidation state of marine manganese nodules indicates that more than 98% of the Mn in deep ocean nodules is present as Mn(IV). The samples were collected from three quite different areas: the hemipelagic environment of the Guatemala Basin, the pelagic area of the North Pacific, and seamounts in the central Pacific. Results of the study suggest that todorokite in marine nodules is fully oxidized and has the following stoichiometry: (K, Na, Ca, Ba).33(Mg, Cu, Ni).76Mn5O22(H2O)3.2.

Publication Year 1984
Title Oxidation state of marine manganese nodules
DOI 10.1016/0016-7037(84)90230-8
Authors D. Z. Piper, J.R. Basler, J. L. Bischoff
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta
Index ID 70013959
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse