Geochemistry of tungsten and molybdenum during freshwater transport and estuarine mixing

The geochemistry of tungsten (W) in the environment is poorly studied. Tungsten usually occurs in low concentrations in natural waters and is not very mobile. For this study, we analyzed W together with molybdenum (Mo) in the dissolved and particulate fractions of two boreal estuaries during different seasons. Additionally, we sampled first-order streams that drain different landscape types and the receiving northern Baltic Sea. Furthermore, surface sediment from the estuaries was analyzed to obtain a comprehensive overview of the distribution of W and Mo in a boreal environment.