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Illite Saturation in JMU Reservoir
Mule Shoe Water Infiltration (8.4 pH)

SI < 0,- Undersaturated

20 40 60 80 100
Water Infiltration, %

Illite Saturation in JMU Reservoir
Muleshoe Water Infiltration (10.5 pH)

SI > 0: Supersaturated

B x 0

SI <- 0: Uodersaturated
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20 40 60 80 100
Water Infiltration, %

Figure 13-8. Effect of pH on illite saturation (after Schneider, ©1997; reprinted
by permission of G. W. Schneider).