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The Viability of XRF Determination of Gold in Mineral Reconnaissance

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 March 2019

T. K. Smith  and
M. N. Ingham
T. K. Smith
Affiliation:
British Geological Survey London WC1X 8NG United Kingdom
M. N. Ingham
Affiliation:
British Geological Survey London WC1X 8NG United Kingdom
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Extract

Commercial interest in gold is persistent and resurgent, and there is a consequent need for reappraisal of its methods of analysis. Because its modes of occurrence often manifest themselves in irregular dispersion and low concentration, special care must be taken in sampling and analysis. A sufficient amount of the initial sample must be taken to ensure adequate representation, and preconcentration is often necessary to elevate the metal content to a confidence level high enough above the detection limit for the analytical technique.

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V. XRF Applications
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Advances in X-Ray Analysis , Volume 32: Thirty-Seventh Annual Conference on Applications of X-ray Analysis, August 1-5, 1988 , 1988 , pp. 227 - 231
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Copyright © International Centre for Diffraction Data 1988

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