Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4699772 Chemical Geology 2011 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Volcanic Hg(0) (i.e., Hg(g)) may be rapidly oxidised to Hg(II) (as HgCl2(g)) at the vent. ► Hg(II) production at volcanic vents is enhanced in lower temperature, HCl-rich magmatic gases. ► Near-source Hg speciation can be explained without invoking rapid, low temperature oxidation.
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