Qiyi Glacier cryoconite
Qilian Mountains, China
Sediments
- Type
- Sediment
Remote glacier, far from any mining activity: cryoconite integrates local Tibetan Plateau dust, dust from neighbouring deserts and anthropogenic particles (coal combustion). Atmospheric geochemical background.
δ7Li in ‰ (per mil) Values of the same system
Standard : L-SVEC
| Value | Range | n | Mineral or matrix | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 ± 0.82 ‰ | 1.72 / 2.88 ‰ | 2 | Mean and standard deviation recalculated. Samples QG2, QG6, Table 2. All cryoconites studied: -2.14 to +7.74 ‰, mean +0.82 ‰ (23 analyses), heavier in the north of the plateau than in the south. | Di et al. (2024), Composition and constraints of lithium isotopes in cryoconite from vari… |
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Cite this page
IsoFind Atlas (2026). Qiyi Glacier cryoconite, isotope signatures. https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/sites/cryoconites-du-glacier-qiyi/ (accessed 2026-10-13).
@misc{isofind2026qiyiglaciercryoconiteisotopes,
title = {Qiyi Glacier cryoconite, isotope signatures},
author = {{IsoFind Atlas}},
year = {2026},
url = {https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/sites/cryoconites-du-glacier-qiyi/},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-13}
}Updated : 2026-10-13