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PREFACE THIS B O O K deals only with the chemistry of the mineral-water interface, and so at first glance, the book might appear to have a relatively narrow focus. However, the range of chemical and physical processes considered is actually quite broad, and the general and comprehensive nature of the topics makes this volume unique. The technical papers are organized into physical properties of the mineral-water interface; adsorption; ion exchange; surface spectroscopy; dissolution, precipitation, and solid solution formation; and transformation reactions at the mineral-water interface. The introductory chapter presents an overview of recent research advances in each of these six areas and discusses important features of each technical paper. Several papers address the complex ways in which some processes are interrelated, for example, the effect of adsorption reactions on the catalysis of electron transfer reactions by mineral surfaces. Papers in the symposium upon which this book is based were contributed by a diverse group of scientists from the fields of geochemistry, hydrogeology, water chemistry, chemical engineering, soil chemistry, electrical engineering, dental science, and mathematics. This diversity was facilitated by joint sponsorship of the symposium by the Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry Divisions of A C S . The participants shared a common interest in the chemistry of mineral-water interfaces; however, each of these scientific disciplines has a different perspective on the theories and experimental methods that are used to describe interfacial chemistry. Research publications on the topic are widely dispersed in the literature, and as a result, many investigators are unaware of recent advances in disciplines other than their own. Thus, it appeared important and timely to compile recent developments in these related fields in a single volume. It is hoped that this effort will contribute to a greater understanding of the significant role of interfacial reactions in geochemical processes. The inspiration for this symposium emerged from stimulating discussions with colleagues at the Gordon Conference on Environmental Sciences: Water held at New Hampton, N.H., in June 1984 (chaired by C . R. O'Melia). Several people assisted with the selection of speakers, including J. O. Leckie, L. N. Plummer, G . A. Parks, D. D. Eberl, A. F. White, A. T. Stone, and J. C . Westall. Financial support for foreign speakers was provided by the A C S Petroleum Research Fund and each of the sponsoring A C S divisions. The quality of this volume is due in part to the careful work of
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numerous technical reviewers who submitted detailed comments and criticisms, and we are greatly indebted to these reviewers. We also thank Robin Giroux of the ACS Books Department for her guidance throughout the editorial process. JAMES A. DAVIS
U.S. Geological Survey Menlo Park, CA 94025 KIM F. HAYES
Stanford University Stanford, CA 94305-4020
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