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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Geochemistry
  • Soil Science

Background:

  • Redox potential (Eh) measurements are crucial for understanding underground redox reactions.
  • Current Eh data interpretation is often qualitative, lacking specificity for dominant redox processes.
  • Combining Eh data with geochemical characterization is essential for accurate analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To intensively characterize soil redox potential in an infiltration pond over one year.
  • To develop a reactive transport model for reproducing Eh dynamics and hydrochemistry.
  • To identify key drivers of redox processes in the topsoil of the infiltration pond.

Main Methods:

  • Deployment of in situ sensors for continuous Eh measurement (every 12 minutes) over a 1-year period.
  • Integration of extensive hydrogeochemical sampling campaigns.
  • Development and application of a fully coupled reactive transport model (flow, heat, solute, and geochemistry).

Main Results:

  • Redox processes in the topsoil were primarily influenced by the quantity of sedimentary organic matter.
  • Seasonal temperature variations significantly impacted the observed redox dynamics.
  • The reactive transport model successfully reproduced both the spatial and temporal variations in redox potential and site hydrochemistry.

Conclusions:

  • Redox potential measurements alone are insufficient for uniquely identifying dominant redox processes.
  • Sedimentary organic matter content and seasonal temperature fluctuations are key factors controlling topsoil redox conditions.
  • Accurate modeling of soil redox potential necessitates a fully coupled approach integrating flow, heat, solute transport, and geochemical reactions.