A review of applications of U-Th-Pb isotope systematics to investigations of uranium source rocks.
Uranium
By: J. S. Stuckless
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Abstract
U, Th and Pb concentrations and the isotopic composition of Pb can be used to evaluate crystalline rocks as a source for U in sedimentary deposits. Under favourable geologic circumstances, the technique can yield information on both the timing and the amount of U released to the sedimentary environment. The technique is best suited to the study of Archean rocks that have high U/Pb, a known common Pb composition, and a simple two-stage history. Less ideal rock units can also be evaluated, but conclusions reached for rocks of Phanerozoic age or younger will generally be qualitative at best.-Author
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Stuckless, J., 1987, A review of applications of U-Th-Pb isotope systematics to investigations of uranium source rocks.: Uranium, v. 3, no. 2-4, p. 235-244.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | A review of applications of U-Th-Pb isotope systematics to investigations of uranium source rocks. |
| Series title | Uranium |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue | 2-4 |
| Year Published | 1987 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Uranium |
| First page | 235 |
| Last page | 244 |