Preliminary plasma spectrometric analyses for selected elements in some geothermal waters from Cerro Prieto, Mexico
Water-Resources Investigations Report
83-4056
By: J.W. Ball and E. A. Jenne
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Abstract
As part of a cooperative study with Dr. Alfred Truesdell, water samples collected from geothermal power production wells at Cerro Prieto, Mexico, were analyzed for selected elements by d.c. argon plasma emission spectroscopy. Spectral interferences due to the presence of high concentrations of Ca, Si, Na and K in these water affected the apparent concentration values obtained. These effects were evaluated and correction techniques were developed and applied to the analytical values. Precipitates present in the samples at the time of analysis adversely affected the accuracy, precision and interpretability of the data. (USGS)
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Ball, J., Jenne, E., 1983, Preliminary plasma spectrometric analyses for selected elements in some geothermal waters from Cerro Prieto, Mexico: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 83-4056, iii, 12 p. ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/wri834056.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Preliminary plasma spectrometric analyses for selected elements in some geothermal waters from Cerro Prieto, Mexico |
| Series title | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Series number | 83-4056 |
| DOI | 10.3133/wri834056 |
| Year Published | 1983 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Description | iii, 12 p. ;28 cm. |