Sediment provenance in the River Eden catchment, Scotland, using chemical characterization of Fe–Ti oxide minerals and magnetic measurements

摘要: Synopsis Sediment provenance in the River Eden catchment, Scotland, has been studied using chemical characterization of Fe–Ti oxide minerals and magnetic measurements. Results show that parameters lead to a better differentiation rock sources sediments than compositions grains, thereby establishing basis for modelling. However, titanomagnetite grains allows more accurate interpretation Discriminant function analysis yields an environmentally sensible, qualitative model; but intra-source variability similarity terms concentration, composition grain size prevent successful quantitative Tributary inputs are recognized downstream along main channel Eden, despite tendency sediment characteristics be homogenized during transport. This study highlights potential combination oxides together with sedimentary studies.