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Letter RGeology glossary

Redox Potential

Redox potential (Eh) is a measure of the tendency of a chemical environment to either gain or lose electrons, influencing the oxidation-reduction reactions that occur in it. In geology, redox potential is significant for understanding the formation of minerals, the mobility of metals, and the geochemistry of natural waters.

Electrochemical series showing standard redox potentials
Fig. 1 Electrochemical series showing standard redox potentials

Source Langmuir, D. (1997). “Aqueous Environmental Geochemistry.” Prentice Hall.

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