Geochemical partition coefficients
A distribution coefficient relates one species' concentrations in two specified coexisting phases.
Key knowledge
A distribution coefficient relates one species' concentrations in two specified coexisting phases. For mineral/melt partitioning the usual convention is solid over liquid. The value depends on species, phase composition and physical conditions; a constant coefficient is an assumption within a model rather than an element's universal property.
Values and equations
Di^(s/l) = Ci^s/Ci^l
- Di^(s/l)
- solid/liquid distribution coefficient for species i 1
- Ci^s,Ci^l
- compatible concentrations in solid and liquid same concentration unit
Conditions and scope
- Use compatible concentration units and specify both phases and equilibration context.
- Trace-element dilute behaviour and bulk modal weighting need separate checks.
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Evidence and review
Read explicit equations 7.1/7.2 and experimental equilibrium concentration definition, excerpt final page.
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