Course Description

46-413 Clay and Humic Chemistry W(3-3) [0.50]

Study of the fundamental chemistry of clay minerals and humic substances in the environment, with particular reference to soils, sediments and waters. Emphasis will be placed on their structures and charge characteristics in the context of surface complexation modelling of proton binding and cation and anion adsorption. (Offered in alternate years.)

Prerequisites: 86-306 or 46-319.

Exclusions: 46-406.

Course Profile

1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar