K_D = C_s / C_l; 2-phase mass-bal: C_l = X_tot/(F·K_D + 1−F)

Layer 2 — Chemistryin the geochemistry subtree

Nernst partition coefficient: equilibrium solid/liquid distribution of a trace element between a mineral and its coexisting melt (or mineral and its coexisting fluid). K_D = C_s / C_l is the distribution-coefficient definition; K_D > 1 →…

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Nernst equation
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R/R₀ = f^{α−1}: at f=1 ⇒ 1; at α=1 ⇒ 1 (no-fractionation limits)
C_l = X_tot/(F·K_D + 1−F); at F=0 ⇒ X_tot; at F=1 ⇒ X_tot/K_D

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