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Research Article| December 01, 1949 DIFFUSION OF IONS THROUGH INTERGRANULAR SPACES IN WATER-SATURATED ROCKS R. M GARRELS; R. M GARRELS NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, EVANSTON, ILL.; UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS; NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITY, EVANSTON, ILL. Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar R. M DREYER; R. M DREYER NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, EVANSTON, ILL.; UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS; NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITY, EVANSTON, ILL. Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar A. L HOWLAND A. L HOWLAND NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, EVANSTON, ILL.; UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS; NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITY, EVANSTON, ILL. Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar GSA Bulletin (1949) 60 (12): 1809–1828. https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1949)60[1809:DOITIS]2.0.CO;2 Article history received: 22 Nov 1948 first online: 02 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share MailTo Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation R. M GARRELS, R. M DREYER, A. L HOWLAND; DIFFUSION OF IONS THROUGH INTERGRANULAR SPACES IN WATER-SATURATED ROCKS. GSA Bulletin 1949;; 60 (12): 1809–1828. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1949)60[1809:DOITIS]2.0.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGSA Bulletin Search Advanced Search Abstract One of the mechanisms of transfer of material through water-saturated rocks is solute diffusion from places of high concentration to places of lower concentration. The distance of movement through rocks of given concentration fronts has been studied experimentally as a function of time, temperature, and concentration of the reservoir. The accord of the experimental work with general diffusion theory has made it possible to present a nondimensional equation for the movement of diffusing ions through rocks. This equation makes it possible to calculate the distance of movement of selected concentration fronts over a wide range of solution composition. The rate of advance of a given concentration front is independent of the permeability or porosity of the limestones studied, but the amount of material transferred depends upon the porosity in the direction of diffusion. Methods of measuring this porosity are discussed, and values determined for several limestones. Solution of several sample problems indicates that solute diffusion through intergranular spaces in rocks is a more effective geologic process, even at low temperatures, than is generally believed. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.
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