Trace element and isotopic chemistry of the surficial hydrothermal waters in the Cerro Prieto, Geothermal Field, Mexico

Conference · Tue Aug 10 04:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:7369508

Valette-Silver, J N; Ganje, T J; Bradford, G R; Coplen, T

In the Cerro Prieto Geothermal Field, five kinds of surface emissions were discovered in spring, mud pot, geysers, fumarole, and cool pool. The major element composition of the 163 fluid samples collected in 1979, was previously performed. This study was recently completed by a determination of trace element concentrations, deuterium and oxygen isotope ratios. This geochemical analysis shows, as the major elements do, that each type of surficial emission is characterized by its own unique chemistry. Each category of surface emission appears to result from different processes; trace chemistry as well as isotope composition confirm the various origins of the different surface hydrothermal fluids.

• Research Organization: Universite de Perpignan, France
• OSTI ID: 7369508
• Report Number(s): CONF-8208109-Vol.2-8; ON: DE87003674
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
150302* -- Geothermal Exploration & Exploration Technology-- Geochemical Techniques & Surveys
150904 -- Geothermal Engineering-- Geothermal Reservoir & Well Performance
CERRO PRIETO GEOTHERMAL FIELD
CHEMISTRY
ELEMENTS
FLUIDS
GEOCHEMISTRY
GEOTHERMAL FIELDS
GEOTHERMAL FLUIDS
GEOTHERMAL WELLS
Geothermal Legacy
ISOTOPE RATIO
TRACE AMOUNTS
WELLS