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Andreas Beinlich

Associate Professor, Petrology and Fluid-Rock Interactions
Department of Earth Science Centre for Deep Sea Research
  • E-mailandreas.beinlich@uib.no
  • Phone+47 55 58 35 47
  • Visitor Address
    Allégaten 41
    Realfagbygget
    5007 Bergen
    Room 
    4A12f - 4104
  • Postal Address
    Postboks 7803
    5020 Bergen

My research is centred around the processes and consequences of fluid-solid interactions. Parts of my research aim at addressing purely scientific questions while others are relevant for the minerals and resources industry. I use a cross-disciplinary research approach integrating experimental techniques, numerical modeling, and textural characterization and analysis - inspired by fluid-solid interactions in natural laboratories. My current fundamental research focusses on timescales and processes of reactive fluid flow and mass transport through the oceanic and continental crust, while my applied research is geared towards defining footprints of economically significant mineral deposits and metal liberation (Li, Cu, Ni) by hydrometallurgical techniques.

Thematic presentation of selected output

GEOV241 - Microscopy

GEOV242 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

2022

[36] Hidalgo, T., McDonald, R., Beinlich, A., Kuhar, L., Putnis, A. (2022). Comparative analysis of copper dissolution and mineral transformations in coarse chalcopyrite for different oxidant/lixiviant systems at elevated temperature (110°C and 170°C). Hydrometallurgy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hydromet.2021.105700

[35] Peter B Kelemen, P.B., de Obeso, J.C., Leong, J.A., Godard, M., Okazaki, K., Kotowski, A.J., Manning, C.E., Ellison, E.T., Menzel, M.D., Urai, J.L., Hirth, G., Rioux, M., Stockli, D.F., Lafay, R., Beinlich, A., Coggon, J.A., Warsi, N.H., Matter, J.M., Teagle, D.A.H., Harris, M., Michibayashi, K., Takazawa, E., Sulaimani, Z.A., Oman Drilling Project Science Team (2022). Listvenite formation during mass transfer into the leading edge of the mantle wedge: Initial results from Oman Drilling Project Hole BT1B. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 127, e2021JB022352. https://doi.org/10.1029/2021JB022352

[34] Turenne, N.N., Cloutis, E.A., Applin, D.M., Sidhu, S., Burnie, T., Power, I.M., Beinlich, A. (2022). Reflectance Spectroscopy of Microbially-Precipitated Mg-Carbonates from Atlin Lake, British Columbia, Canada. LPI Contributions, 2678, 1591.

2021

[33] Putnis, A., Moore, J., Prent, A., Beinlich, A., Austrheim, H. (2021). Preservation of granulite in a partially eclogitized terrane: Metastable phenomena or local pressure variations? Lithos 400-401, 106413. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lithos.2021.106413

[32] Kourim, F., Wang, K.-L., Beinlich, A., Dygert, N., Lafay, R., Chieh, C.-J., Michibayashi, K., Kovach, V., Yarmolyuk, V., Iizuka, Y. (2021). Metasomatism of the off-cratonic lithospheric mantle beneath Hangay Dome, Mongolia: Constraints from trace-element modelling of lherzolite xenoliths. Lithos. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lithos.2021.106407

[31] Mavromatis, V., Power, I. M., Harrison, A. L., Beinlich, A., Dipple, G. M., Bénézeth, P. (2021). Mechanisms controlling the Mg isotope composition of hydromagnesite-magnesite playas near Atlin, British Columbia, Canada. Chemical Geology, 579, 120325. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemgeo.2021.120325

2020

[30] Beinlich, A., John, T., Vrijmoed, H., Tominaga, M., Magna, T., Podladchikov, Y. Y. (2020). Instantaneous rock transformations in the deep crust driven by reactive fluid flow. Nature Geoscience, 13, 307-311. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41561-020-0554-9

[29] Beinlich, A., Plümper, O., Boter, E., Müller, I. A., Kourim, F., Ziegler, M., Harigane, Y., Lafay, R., Kelemen, P. B., the Oman Drilling Project Science Team (2020). Ultramafic rock carbonation: Constraints from listvenite core BT1B, Oman Drilling Project. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 125, e2019JB019060. https://doi.org/10.1029/2019JB019060

[28] Beinlich, A., Von Heydebrand, A., Klemd, R., Martin, L., Hicks, J. (2020). Compositional variations in chromite, pentlandite, chalcopyrite and bulk rock PGE in massive chromitite due to metamorphism of the Panton Intrusion, east Kimberley, Western Australia. Ore Geology Reviews, 118, 103288. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2019.103288

[27] Hidalgo, T., Kuhar, L., Beinlich, A., Putnis, A. (2020). Effect of multistage solution–mineral contact in in-situ recovery for low-grade natural copper samples: Extraction, acid consumption, gangue-mineral changes and precipitation. Minerals Engineering, 159, 106616. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106616

[26] Hidalgo, T., Verrall, M., Beinlich, A., Kuhar, L., Putnis, A. (2020). Replacement reactions of copper sulphides at moderate temperature in acidic solutions. Ore Geology Reviews, 123, 103569. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2020.103569

[25] Klemd, R., Beinlich, A., Kern, M., Junge, M., Martin, L., Regelous, M., Schouwstra, R. (2020). Magmatic PGE mineralization in clinopyroxenite from the Platreef, Bushveld Complex, South Africa. Minerals, 10(6), 570. https://doi.org/10.3390/min10060570

[24] Moore, J., Beinlich, A., Porter, J. K., Talavera, T., Berndt, J., Piazolo, S., Austrheim, H., Putnis, A. (2020). Microstructurally controlled trace element (Zr, U–Pb) concentrations in metamorphic rutile: An example from the amphibolites of the Bergen Arcs. Journal of Metamorphic Geology, 38(1), 103-127. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmg.12514

[23] Moore, J., Beinlich, A., Piazolo, S., Austrheim, H., Putnis, A. (2020). Metamorphic differentiation via enhanced dissolution along high permeability zones. Journal of Petrology, 61(10), egaa096. https://doi.org/10.1093/petrology/egaa096

[22] Prent, A. M., Beinlich, A., Raimondo, T., Kirkland, C. L., Evans, N. J. Putnis, A. (2020). Apatite and monazite: An effective duo to unravel superimposed fluid-flow and deformation events in reactivated shear zones. Lithos, 376-377, 105752. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lithos.2020.105752

2019

[21] Beinlich, A., Barker, S. L. L., Megaw, P. K. M., Hansen, L. D., Dipple, G. M. (2019). Large–scale stable isotope alteration around the carbonate–replacement Cinco de Mayo Zn–Ag deposit, Mexico. Economic Geology, 114(2), 375-396. https://doi.org/10.5382/econgeo.2019.4635

[20] Hidalgo, T., Kuhar, L., Beinlich, A., Putnis, A. (2019). Kinetics and mineralogical analysis of copper dissolution from a bornite/chalcopyrite composite sample in ferric-chloride and methanesulfonic-acid solutions. Hydrometallurgy, 188, 140-156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hydromet.2019.06.009

[19] Kourim, F., Beinlich, A., Wang, K.-L., Michibayashi, K., O'Reilly, S., Pearson, N. J. (2019). Feedback of mantle metasomatism on olivine micro-fabric and seismic properties of the deep lithosphere. Lithos, 328-329, 43-57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lithos.2019.01.016

[18] Moore, J., Beinlich, A., Austrheim, H., Putnis, A. (2019). Stress orientation-dependent reactions during metamorphism. Geology, 47(2), 151-154. https://doi.org/10.1130/G45632.1

[17] Oskierski, H. C., Beinlich, A., Mavromatis, V., Altarawneh, M., Dlugogorski, B. Z. (2019). Mg isotope fractionation during continental weathering and low temperature carbonation of ultramafic rocks. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 262, 60-77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2019.07.019

[16] Prent, A., Beinlich, A., Morrissey, L. J., Raimondo, T., Clark, C., Putnis, A. (2019). Monazite as a monitor for melt-rock interaction during cooling and exhumation. Journal of Metamorphic Geology, 37(3), 415-438. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmg.12471

2018

[15] Beinlich, A., Austrheim, H., Mavromatis, V., Grguric, B., Putnis, C. V., Putnis, A. (2018). Peridotite weathering is the missing ingredient of Earth’s continental crust composition. Nature Communications, 9(634). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-03039-9

[14] Hidalgo, T., Kuhar, L., Beinlich, A., Putnis, A. (2018). Kinetic study of chalcopyrite dissolution with iron(III) chloride in methanesulfonic acid. Minerals Engineering, 125, 66-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mineng.2018.05.025

[13] Turvey, C. C., Wilson, S. A., Hamilton, J. L., Tait, A. W., McCutcheon, J., Beinlich, A., Fallon, S. J., Dipple, G. M., Southam, G. (2018). Hydrotalcites and hydrated Mg-carbonates as carbon sinks in serpentinite mineral wastes from the Woodsreef chrysotile mine, New South Wales, Australia: Controls on carbonate mineralogy and efficiency of CO2 air capture in mine tailings. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 79, 38-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2018.09.015

2017

[12] Beinlich, A., Dipple, G. M., Barker, S. L. L., Baer, D. S., Gupta, M. (2017). Stable isotope (δ13C, δ18O) analysis of sulfide-bearing carbonate samples using laser absorption spectrometry. Economic Geology, 112(3), 693-700. https://doi.org/10.2113/econgeo.112.3.693

[11] Harrison, A. L., Dipple, G. M., Song, W., Power, I. M., Mayer, K. U., Beinlich, A., Sinton, D. (2017). Changes in mineral reactivity driven by pore fluid mobility in partially wetted porous media. Chemical Geology, 463, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemgeo.2017.05.003

[10] Millonig, L. J., Beinlich, A., Raudsepp, M., Devine, F., Archibald, D. A., Linnen, R. L., Groat, L. A. (2017). The Engineer Mine, British Columbia: An example of epithermal Au-Ag mineralization with mixed alkaline and subalkaline characteristics. Ore Geology Reviews, 83, 235-257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2016.12.023

[9] Tominaga, M., Beinlich, A., Lima, E. A., Tivey, M. A., Hampton, B. A., Weiss, B., Harigane, Y. (2017). Multi-scale magnetic mapping of serpentinite carbonation. Nature Communications, 8(1), 1870. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-017-01610-4

[8] Ulven, O. I., Beinlich, A., Hövelmann, J., Austrheim, H., Jamtveit, B. (2017). Subarctic physicochemical weathering of serpentinized peridotite. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 468, 11-26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsl.2017.03.030

2014

[7] Beinlich, A., Mavromatis, V., Austrheim, H., Oelkers, E. H. (2014). Inter-mineral Mg isotope fractionation during hydrothermal ultramafic rock alteration – Implications for the global Mg-cycle. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 392, 166-176. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsl.2014.02.028

[6] Plümper, O., Beinlich, A., Bach, W., Janots, E., Austrheim, H. (2014). Garnets within geode-like serpentinite veins: Implications for element transport, hydrogen production and life-supporting environment formation. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 141, 454-471. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2014.07.002

2012

[5] Beinlich, A., Plümper, O., Hövelmann, J., Austrheim, H., Jamtveit, B. (2012). Massive serpentinite carbonation at Linnajavri, N–Norway. Terra Nova, 24(6), 446-455. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3121.2012.01083.x

[4] Beinlich, A., Austrheim, H. (2012). In situ sequestration of atmospheric CO2 at low temperature and surface cracking of serpentinized peridotite in mine shafts. Chemical Geology, 332-333, 32-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemgeo.2012.09.015

2011

[3] Hövelmann, J., Austrheim, H., Beinlich, A., Munz, I. A. (2011). Experimental study of the carbonation of partially serpentinized and weathered peridotites. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 75(22), 6760-6779. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2011.08.032

2010

[2] Beinlich, A., Klemd, R., John, T., Gao, J. (2010). Trace-element mobilization during Ca-metasomatism along a major fluid conduit: Eclogitization of blueschist as a consequence of fluid–rock interaction. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 74(6), 1892-1922. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2009.12.011

[1] Beinlich, A., Austrheim, H., Glodny, J., Erambert, M., Andersen, T. B. (2010). CO2 sequestration and extreme Mg depletion in serpentinized peridotite clasts from the Devonian Solund basin, SW-Norway. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 74(24), 6935-6964. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2010.07.027

Academic article
  • Show author(s) (2022). Listvenite Formation During Mass Transfer into the Leading Edge of the Mantle Wedge: Initial Results from Oman Drilling Project Hole BT1B. Journal of Geophysical Research (JGR): Solid Earth.
  • Show author(s) (2022). Deep Sourced Fluids for Peridotite Carbonation in the Shallow Mantle Wedge of a Fossil Subduction Zone: Sr and C Isotope Profiles of OmanDP Hole BT1B. Journal of Geophysical Research (JGR): Solid Earth.
  • Show author(s) (2022). Comparative analysis of copper dissolution and mineral transformations in coarse chalcopyrite for different oxidant/lixiviant systems at elevated temperature (110 °C and 170 °C). Hydrometallurgy.
  • Show author(s) (2022). A Highly Depleted and Subduction-Modified Mantle Beneath the Slow-Spreading Mohns Ridge. Geochemistry Geophysics Geosystems.
  • Show author(s) (2021). Preservation of granulite in a partially eclogitized terrane: Metastable phenomena or local pressure variations? Lithos. 14 pages.
  • Show author(s) (2021). Metasomatism of the off-cratonic lithospheric mantle beneath Hangay Dome, Mongolia: Constraints from trace-element modelling of lherzolite xenoliths. Lithos.
  • Show author(s) (2021). Mechanisms controlling the Mg isotope composition of hydromagnesite-magnesite playas near Atlin, British Columbia, Canada. Chemical Geology.
  • Show author(s) (2020). Ultramafic rock carbonation: Constraints from listvenite core BT1B, Oman Drilling Project. Journal of Geophysical Research (JGR): Solid Earth. e2019JB019060.
  • Show author(s) (2020). Replacement reactions of copper sulphides at moderate temperature in acidic solutions. Ore Geology Reviews. 103569.
  • Show author(s) (2020). Microstructurally controlled trace element (Zr, U–Pb) concentrations in metamorphic rutile: An example from the amphibolites of the Bergen Arcs. Journal of Metamorphic Geology. 103-127.
  • Show author(s) (2020). Metamorphic Differentiation via Enhanced Dissolution along High Permeability Zones . Journal of Petrology. 26 pages.
  • Show author(s) (2020). Magmatic PGE sulphide mineralization in clinopyroxenite from the platreef, bushveld complex, South Africa. Minerals. 570.
  • Show author(s) (2020). Instantaneous rock transformations in the deep crust driven by reactive fluid flow. Nature Geoscience. 307-311.
  • Show author(s) (2020). Effect of multistage solution–mineral contact in in-situ recovery for low-grade natural copper samples: Extraction, acid consumption, gangue-mineral changes and precipitation. Minerals Engineering. 1-13.
  • Show author(s) (2020). Desulphurisation, chromite alteration, and bulk rock PGE redistribution in massive chromitite due to hydrothermal overprint of the Panton Intrusion, east Kimberley, Western Australia. Ore Geology Reviews.
  • Show author(s) (2020). Apatite and monazite: An effective duo to unravel superimposed fluid-flow and deformation events in reactivated shear zones. Lithos. 105752.
  • Show author(s) (2019). Monazite as a monitor for melt‐rock interaction during cooling and exhumation. Journal of Metamorphic Geology.
  • Show author(s) (2019). Mg isotope fractionation during continental weathering and low temperature carbonation of ultramafic rocks. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta.
  • Show author(s) (2019). Large-Scale Stable Isotope Alteration Around the Hydrothermal Carbonate-Replacement Cinco de Mayo Zn-Ag Deposit, Mexico . Economic Geology and The Bulletin of the Society of Economic Geologists.
  • Show author(s) (2019). Kinetics and mineralogical analysis of copper dissolution from a bornite/chalcopyrite composite sample in ferric-chloride and methanesulfonic-acid solutions. Hydrometallurgy.
  • Show author(s) (2019). Feedback of mantle metasomatism on olivine micro–fabric and seismic properties of the deep lithosphere. Lithos.
  • Show author(s) (2018). Peridotite weathering is the missing ingredient of Earth's continental crust composition. Nature Communications. 12 pages.
  • Show author(s) (2017). The Engineer Mine, British Columbia: An example of epithermal Au-Ag mineralization with mixed alkaline and subalkaline characteristics. Ore Geology Reviews. 235-257.
  • Show author(s) (2017). Subarctic physicochemical weathering of serpentinized peridotite. Earth and Planetary Science Letters. 11-26.
  • Show author(s) (2017). Stable Isotope (δ13C, δ18O) Analysis of Sulfide-Bearing Carbonate Samples Using Laser Absorption Spectrometry . Economic Geology.
  • Show author(s) (2017). Multi-scale magnetic mapping of serpentinite carbonation. Nature Communications. 10 pages.
  • Show author(s) (2014). Inter-mineral Mg isotope fractionation during hydrothermal ultramafic rock alteration - Implications for the global Mg-cycle. Earth and Planetary Science Letters. 166-176.
  • Show author(s) (2014). Garnets within geode-like serpentinite veins: Implications for element transport, hydrogen production and life-supporting environment formation. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. 454-471.
  • Show author(s) (2012). Massive serpentinite carbonation at Linnajavri, N-Norway. Terra Nova. 446-455.
  • Show author(s) (2012). In situ sequestration of atmospheric CO2 at low temperature and surface cracking of serpentinized peridotite in mine shafts. Chemical Geology. 32-44.
  • Show author(s) (2011). Experimental study of the carbonation of partially serpentinized and weathered peridotites. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. 6760-6779.
  • Show author(s) (2010). Trace-element mobilization during Ca-metasomatism along a major fluid conduit: Eclogitization of blueschist as a consequence of fluid-rock interaction. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. 1892-1922.
  • Show author(s) (2010). CO2 sequestration and extreme Mg depletion in serpentinized peridotite clasts from the Devonian Solund basin, SW-Norway. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. 6935-6964.
Lecture
  • Show author(s) (2021). Shallow-Depth Slab Decarbonation as a control on the Deep Carbon Cycle.
  • Show author(s) (2021). Cu isotope variations in active hydrothermal chimneys along the ultra-slow spreading Arctic Mid Ocean Ridge.
Popular scientific lecture
  • Show author(s) (2009). Mobilization of trace-elements due to Ca-metasomatically induced eclogitization of blueschist.
  • Show author(s) (2009). Channeled Fluid Flow Through Slabs: Reactive Porosity Waves.
Academic lecture
  • Show author(s) (2015). Subarctic physicochemical weathering of serpentinized peridotite.
  • Show author(s) (2015). Fracture Formation due to Growth of Hydrous Carbonates.
  • Show author(s) (2010). Pulse-like channelled long-distance fluid flow in subducting slabs.
  • Show author(s) (2010). Naturally sequestered CO2 in ultramafic rocks – field examples from Norway.
  • Show author(s) (2010). Calcium isotopes as tracers of high-pressure subduction-zone fluid-rock interaction.
Abstract
  • Show author(s) (2010). Calcium isotopes as tracers of high-pressure subduction-zone fluid-rock interaction. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. A367-A367.
  • Show author(s) (2009). Channeled fluid flow through slabs: Reactive porosity waves. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. A599-A599.
  • Show author(s) (2009). CO2 sequestration and extreme Mg leaching in serpentinized peridotite clasts of the Solund Devonian Basin, SW-Norway. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. A105-A105.
Poster
  • Show author(s) (2014). Fragmentation and Carbonation of Serpentinized Dunites.
  • Show author(s) (2010). Mineral replacements during carbonation of peridotite: implications for CO2 sequestration in ultramafic rocks.
  • Show author(s) (2010). Long-term CO2 storage in weathered peridotite due to replacement of low-T altered olivine (deweylite) by calcite.
  • Show author(s) (2010). Constraining conditions of metasomatism in the oceanic lithosphere.
  • Show author(s) (2010). Carbonatization of peridotite within a sedimentary environment.
  • Show author(s) (2010). Calcification of weathered peridotites in laboratory experiments.
  • Show author(s) (2010). CO2 sequestration and extreme Mg leaching in serpentinized peridotite clasts of the Solund Devonian Basin, SW-Norway.
  • Show author(s) (2009). Sequestering Carbon Dioxide via Mineral Reactions in Peridotites: Insights from Natural Examples and Experimental Approaches.
  • Show author(s) (2009). CO2 sequestration and extreme Mg leaching in serpentinized peridotite clasts of the Solund Devonian Basin, SW-Norway.
Errata
  • Show author(s) (2021). Author Correction: Instantaneous rock transformations in the deep crust driven by reactive fluid flow (Nature Geoscience, (2020), 13, 4, (307-311), 10.1038/s41561-020-0554-9). Nature Geoscience. 110.

More information in national current research information system (CRIStin)

Reaction feedback loops in mineral replacement networks

Experimental investigation of coupled, fluid-driven mineral replacement reactions. Further details will follow.

Li extraction from phosphate compounds

Open MSc project highly relevant for the batteries industry.

Deciphering recharge of the deep long-term carbon cycle

This is an ongoing research project in the Linnajavri area of northern Norway. The project builds upon previous fieldwork in the area and is focused on large-scale devolatilization textures, suggesting release of C-bearing aqueous fluid at relatively low metamorphic conditions. We are interpreting the reactions observed as representative for those anticipated during subduction of carbonate-bearing oceanic lithosphere. Collaboration with O. Plümper (Utrecht University, NL).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N3-xZh_GLo

Understanding fluid-rock interactions and lixiviant/oxidant behaviour for the in-situ recovery of metals from deep ore bodies

Experimental project in collaboration with CSIRO and Curtin University investigating a variety of lixiviant/oxidant systems under a range of temperatures and pressures expected to occur in a mineralised in-situ leaching environment. The study is aimed at understanding the interaction between the fluid and Cu-sulphide (chalcopyrite/bornite) with a focus on the reaction mechanisms, mineral dissolution rates and secondary mineral formation.

Carbonation of the Oman ophiolite

Participation through shipboard core logging aboard D/V Chikyu and post-cruise research in the Oman Drilling Project (OmanDP; ICDP Exp. 5057; https://www.omandrilling.ac.uk/).

Fluid-rock interactions - experimental and natural

Current team:

  • Mauro Passarella (SEAS Postdoc, UiB): Open-system fluid-rock interactions
  • Ingvild Aarrestad (Ph.D., UiB, 2020-2024): Feedback mechanisms in mineral replacement systems
  • Idar Knutsen (M.Sc., UiB, 2022-2023): Listvenite formation at Gråberget, east-central Norway: A natural analogue for geological CO2 sequestration involving sulphide mineralization
  • Tonje Kilhavn (M.Sc., UiB, 2021-2022): Stability of nickel in olivine sand covering contaminated seabed, Kirkebukten test area, Puddefjorden

Co-supervised students:

Former students (incomplete):

  • Halfdan Arstein (M.Sc., UiB, 2021-2022): Deciphering the metamorphic framework of ophiolite alteration and devolatilization at Linnajarvi, N-Norway
  • Leonie Strobl (M.Sc., UU, 2020-2021): Decarbonation of Carbonated Serpentinitesat Linnajavri, Norway (with O. Plümper, Utrecht University, NL)

The laboratory offers a wide range of experimental equipment to investigate mineral replacement and dissolution reactions at conditions ranging from Earth surface weathering to deep-crustal hydrothermal, in rock- and fluid-dominated, open and closed systems. The integrated post-experimental analysis of recovered fluid and solid samples is conducted in collaboration with LabELISA, ELMILAB, and through external research collaborations. The current research focus lies on metal release and transport, CO2 sequestration, and feedback mechanisms between coupled reactions.  

  • Continuous-flow hydrothermal reactor

PARR Instruments™ custom-built hydrothermal reactor capable of continuous-flow hydrothermal fluid-solid experiments up to conditions of 400˚C and 400 bar. All wetted parts are built from C276 and Ta-coated T316, thus offering strong resistance to corrosion. The fluid-delivery system comprises a VINDUM VP-6K-HC High-Pressure Metering Pump (flow rate: 0.00002 – 54 ml/min) and a SFC-24 supercritical CO2 pump. CO2 dissolution is achieved in a stirred 250 mL water-cooled high-pressure mixing reactor. Continuous logging of pressure and temperature data from three thermocouples and two pressure transducers, as well as up- and downstream fluid sampling ports allow for complete monitoring of reaction parameters. A DEGASi 6-channel degasser system has been added for hydrothermal flow experiments at low fO2 conditions relevant for deep-crustal fluid flow systems.

  • Compact stirred high-pressure reactors

Two series 5500 HP Stirred Compact Reactors (PARR Instruments™) offer closed system hydrothermal fluid-rock interaction experimental capabilities up to 350 ˚C and 200 bar. Wetted parts (dip tube, stirrer, thermocouple, liner) are composed of grade-2 titanium. The reactors are equipped with liquid and gas sampling ports connected to a 1 mL Vici sampling loop. An additional gas-inlet port allows for experiments in e.g., N2 or Ar atmospheres and closed-system carbonation experiments.

  • Closed system acid digestion vessels

Closed system vessels represent the simplest hydrothermal reactors but nevertheless offer exciting capabilities for large-scale screening and time-series experiments. The vessels are fitted with PTFE liners (Tmax: 220˚C) with few additional PPL liners (Tmax: 280˚C) for higher temperature experiments at vapor pressure. Three VWR forced convection ovens allow for simultaneous experiments at three different temperatures, one of which is equipped with a custom-built N2-purged vacuum chamber for experiments in O2-free atmosphere.

 

Fields of competence 
Electron Microscopy
Fluid flow
Fluid-rock interactions
Mineral exploration
Oceanic Crust
Petrologi

Research groups