Table 3 Summary of jar settling measurements (values weighted by mass).
From: Measurement and modelling of deep sea sediment plumes and implications for deep sea mining
Sediment type | Nominal initial concentration (mg/l) | Time elapsed (mins) | Percentage of sediment left in jar after elapsed time (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Sediment | 100 | 2 | 12.5 |
20 | 8.5 | ||
180 | 9 | ||
Crust | 100 | 2 | 22.5 |
20 | 3.5 | ||
180 | 2.5 |
