9725191 Lvov This award provides funding for the development of an electrochemical system for accurate pH measurements in hydrothermal solutions at temperatures over the range 100-450oC and at pressures of up to a kilobar. The development of an accurate pH measurement system for use at such high temperatures and pressures is expected to advance our fundamental understanding of chemical processes in natural environments such as ocean ridge hydrothermal vents and other volcanic areas where both the generation of life and the formation of mineral deposits are of great interest. This development project is to be accomplished as collaboration between principal investigator teams at the Pennsylvania State University (this award), Temple University and Princeton University (through a companion award). ***

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Earth Sciences (EAR)
Application #
9725191
Program Officer
Russell C. Kelz
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1998-03-01
Budget End
2002-02-28
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
$309,810
Indirect Cost
Name
Pennsylvania State University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
University Park
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
16802