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Dynamic Inhibition of Calcite Dissolution in Flowing Acidic Pb2+ Solutions

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posted on 2024-04-08, 13:03 authored by Bektur Abdilla, Sang Soo Lee, Paul Fenter, Neil C. Sturchio
Reactions of mineral surfaces with dissolved metal ions at far-from-equilibrium conditions can deviate significantly from those in near-equilibrium systems due to steep concentration gradients, ion–surface interactions, and reactant transport effects that can lead to emergent behavior. We explored the effect of dissolved Pb2+ on the dissolution rate and topographic evolution of calcite (104) surfaces under far-from-equilibrium acidic conditions (pH 3.7) in a confined single-pass laminar-flow geometry. Operando measurements by digital holographic microscopy were conducted over a range of Pb2+ concentrations ([Pb2+] = 0 to 5 × 10–2 M) and flow velocities (v = 1.67–53.3 mm s–1). Calcite (104) surface dissolution rates decreased with increasing [Pb2+]. The inhibition of dissolution and the emergence of unique topographic features, including micropyramids, variable etch pit shapes, and larger scale topographic patterns, became increasingly apparent at [Pb2+] ≥ 5 × 10–3 M. A better understanding of such dynamic reactivity could be crucial for constructing accurate models of geochemical transport in aqueous carbonate systems.

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