Temperature-dependence of the zeta potential in intact natural carbonates
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Author(s)
Al-Mahrouqi
Vinogradov, J
Jackson, MD
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
The zeta potential is a measure of the electrical charge on mineral surfaces and is an important control on subsurface geophysical monitoring, adsorption of polar species in aquifers, and rock wettability. We report the first measurements of zeta potential in intact, water-saturated, natural carbonate samples at temperatures up to 120°C. The zeta potential is negative and decreases in magnitude with increasing temperature at low ionic strength (0.01 M NaCl, comparable to potable water) but is independent of temperature at high ionic strength (0.5 M NaCl, comparable to seawater). The equilibrium calcium concentration resulting from carbonate dissolution also increases with increasing temperature at low ionic strength but is independent of temperature at high ionic strength. The temperature dependence of the zeta potential is correlated with the temperature dependence of the equilibrium calcium concentration and shows a Nernstian linear relationship. Our findings are applicable to many subsurface carbonate rocks at elevated temperature.
Date Issued
2016-11-17
Date Acceptance
2016-11-01
Citation
Geophysical Research Letters, 2016, 43 (22), pp.11578-11587
ISSN
1944-8007
Publisher
American Geophysical Union
Start Page
11578
End Page
11587
Journal / Book Title
Geophysical Research Letters
Volume
43
Issue
22
Copyright Statement
© 2016. American Geophysical Union. All Rights Reserved.
Sponsor
Total E&P UK Limited
Grant Number
Contract Number: 4300002692
Subjects
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
MD Multidisciplinary
Publication Status
Published