ABSTRACT
In conclusion, the late technical advancement, outlined above, has made possible rapid sampling and analysis of samples with reduced potential contamination problems. Oceanographically-consistent 232Th data are starting to emerge. We are currently planning to measure the distribution
232 Th of (as well as 230Th) in both major oceans, at different distance away from the continents, and across redox boundaries. By comparing the oceanic distribution of Th with those of other biogeochemically-active and inactive chemical species, we intend to gain a first order appreciation of the biogeochemical behavior of 232Th in the ocean.
