Arsenic and Mercury Concentrations at Several Geothermal Systems in West Java, Indonesia

• Published in: ITB journal of science Vol. 40; no. 1; pp. 1 - 14
• Main Authors: R. Herdianita, N., Priadi, B.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: ITB Journal Publisher 01.07.2013

A study at several geothermal systems in West Java, Indonesia shows that thermal waters could naturally contain up to 2.6 ppm As and 6.5 ppb Hg, and the surface hydrothermal alteration could contribute up to 50 ppm As and 800 ppb Hg. The higher the chloride content, the higher the contents of As and...