A spectrochemical method for determining the composition of native gold
Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey
By: A.L. Sutton, R.G. Havens, and C.L. Sainsbury
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Abstract
The spectrochemical method described herein for determining trace, minor, and major element distribution in native gold is applicable over a wide range of particle sizes and over a very large concentration range. The matrices of samples and standards are very closely matched. The method was tested on 100 nuggets from a gold sample collected in Alaska. The data show that the method is adequate for 30 of the 31 elements checked; only the mercury values are not acceptable. The data also show that more than one sample is necessary for a complete evaluation of all elements in one geologic location.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | A spectrochemical method for determining the composition of native gold |
| Series title | Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 1973 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Description | 7 p. |
| First page | 301 |
| Last page | 307 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alaska |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |