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Series:   Elements in Geochemical Tracers in Earth System Science

Molybdenum as a Paleoredox Proxy

Past, Present, and Future

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 August 2021

Stephan R. Hlohowskyj ,
Anthony Chappaz  and
Alexander J. Dickson
Stephan R. Hlohowskyj
Affiliation:
Central Michigan University
Anthony Chappaz
Affiliation:
Central Michigan University
Alexander J. Dickson
Affiliation:
Royal Holloway, University of London

Summary

Molybdenum (Mo) is a widely used trace metal for investigating redox conditions. However, unanswered questions remain that concentration and bulk isotopic analysis cannot specially answer. Improvements can be made by combining new geochemical techniques to traditional methods of Mo analysis. In this Element, we propose a refinement of Mo geochemistry within aquatic systems, ancient rocks, and modern sediments through molecular geochemistry (systematically combining concentration, isotope ratio, elemental mapping, and speciation analyses). Specifically, to intermediate sulfide concentrations governing Mo behavior below the 'switch-point' and dominant sequestration pathways in low oxygen conditions. The aim of this work is to 1) aid and improve the breadth of Mo paleoproxy interpretations by considering Mo speciation and 2) address outstanding research gaps concerning Mo systematics (cycling, partitioning, sequestration, etc.). The Mo paleoproxy has potential to solve ever complex research questions. By using molecular geochemical recommendations, improved Mo paleoproxy interpretations and reconstruction can be achieved.
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molybdenumredoxpaleoproxymolecular geochemistryisotopes
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Series: Elements in Geochemical Tracers in Earth System Science
Online ISBN: 9781108993777
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication: 09 September 2021

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Smedley and Kinniburgh (2017) provide the most extensive review of molybdenum in the natural world from solid to dissolved phases as it cycles in the environment.

Kendall et al. (2017) summarize the major concepts in the use of molybdenum isotopes as a paleoproxy and provide an excellent summary of the current research gaps concerning isotope interpretation.

Dickson (2017) covers the important and recent advances in isotope interpretations from the Phanerozoic and provides a useful synopsis complementing Kendall et al. (2017).

Helz et al. (1996) is likely the most seminal and important paper concerning the use of molybdenum as a paleoproxy. In this article Helz et al. (1996) set the stage for studying the speciation of molybdenum in ancient systems.

Scott et al. (2008) is a seminal paper illustrating the use of the molybdenum paleoproxy to understand Earth’s oxygenation and documents the power of molybdenum as a redox-sensitive tracer of past conditions.

Erickson and Helz (2000) outline the chemistry of molybdenum speciation under sulfidic redox conditions and describe the kinetics of molybdenum thiolation to help interpret both modern and ancient sedimentary systems.

Scott and Lyons (2012) identify the behavior of molybdenum across a range of redox conditions in both sediments and rocks. This paper illustrates the mechanics of molybdenum sequestration under reducing conditions and how geochemical signals can be interpreted for paleoredox reconstruction.

Algeo and Lyons (2006) address the long-standing question of the role of organic matter in association with molybdenum commonly found in ancient rocks. This paper sets the stage for future research into organic matter dynamics relating to molybdenum.

Chappaz et al. (2014) outline the burial pathways for molybdenum sequestration in sediments, commonly thought to be dominated by pyrite precipitation. They highlight current hypotheses for possible molybdenum pathways and postulate on the potential of additional sequestration pathways.

King and Pett-Ridge (2018) describe how Mo sourced from groundwater varies in concentration and isotopic composition compared to riverine inputs. This paper helps improve the understanding of isotopic cycling of Mo, strengthening the usefulness of the Mo paleoproxy by further constraining sources of variation.

Poulson Brucker et al. (2009) show empirical measurements of Mo isotopic values across a wide range of redox regimes. This work is important in that it documents major marine sediment reservoirs of Mo while providing corresponding isotopic values.

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Neely et al. (2018) outline the importance of lesser-studied Mo inputs to the oceanic pool: hydrothermal fluids. Their work demonstrates the need to include increasingly precise, although complex, considerations of all Mo inputs to the ocean budget, since the potential input of hydrothermal fluids is nontrivial.

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