Soldiers Delight, soil of a former chromium mine on serpentinite
Northwest of Baltimore (Soldiers Delight) (Maryland), United States
Soils
- Type
- Soil
Soil from one of the former chromium mines that made Baltimore a world supplier in the 19th century. Mantle-like Os (0.139), rich (1.45 ng/g). Helz et al. (2000).
187Os/188Os isotope ratio, no unit Values of the same system
Standard : Rapport absolu, sans standard de référence
| Value | Range | n | Mineral or matrix | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1388 | 1 | soil on serpentinite (0.25 % Cr) Single analysis (SD). SD Os 1.447 ng/g. | Helz et al. (2000), Osmium isotopes demonstrate distal transport of contaminated sediment… |
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IsoFind Atlas (2026). Soldiers Delight, soil of a former chromium mine on serpentinite, isotope signatures. https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/sites/soldiers-delight-sol-d-une-ancienne-mine-de-chrome-sur-serpentinite/ (accessed 2026-10-21).
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title = {Soldiers Delight, soil of a former chromium mine on serpentinite, isotope signatures},
author = {{IsoFind Atlas}},
year = {2026},
url = {https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/sites/soldiers-delight-sol-d-une-ancienne-mine-de-chrome-sur-serpentinite/},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-21}
}Updated : 2026-10-21