Technology Transfer: Distribution of "A Primer on Trace Metal-Sediment Chemistry," OFR 84-709.



In Reply Refer To:                       October 26, 1984 
WGS-Mail Stop 412



QUALITY OF WATER BRANCH TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM 85.01

Subject: PROGRAMS AND PLANS--Technology Transfer: 
         Distribution of "A Primer on Trace Metal-Sediment 
         Chemistry," OFR 84-709.

The attached report provides an introduction to the basic 
physical and chemical principles that must be understood to 
interpret sediment-chemical data.  It should be required 
reading for everyone involved in water-quality studies of 
ground water and surface water.

The Water Resources Division's increasing emphasis on 
investigation of the occurrence and movement of hazardous 
substances in ground water and surface water requires an 
understanding of chemical equilibria between and within
the liquid, solid, and gaseous phases of the environment.  
Although this primer does not directly address sediment-
organic chemical interactions, the basic principles are 
applicable.  The additional factors, primarily associated 
with molecular structure and physical properties of organic
substances, will be addressed in a future publication.

Additional copies of "A Primer on Trace Metal-Sediment 
Chemistry" are available from A. J, Horowitz, National Water 
Quality Laboratory, Doraville, Georgia.




                       Acting Chief, Quality of Water Branch

Attachment

Keywords: water quality, sediment chemistry, inorganics, 
          metals

Distribution: A, B, FO

This memorandum does not supersede any previous memorandum.