Use of partial dissolution techniques in geochemical exploration
Journal of Geochemical Exploration
By: T. T. Chao
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Abstract
Application of partial dissolution techniques to geochemical exploration has advanced from an early empirical approach to an approach based on sound geochemical principles. This advance assures a prominent future position for the use of these techniques in geochemical exploration for concealed mineral deposits. Partial dissolution techniques are classified as single dissolution or sequential multiple dissolution depending on the number of steps taken in the procedure, or as "nonselective" extraction and as "selective" extraction in terms of the relative specificity of the extraction. The choice of dissolution techniques for use in geochemical exploration is dictated by the geology of the area, the type and degree of weathering, and the expected chemical forms of the ore and of the pathfinding elements. Case histories have illustrated many instances where partial dissolution techniques exhibit advantages over conventional methods of chemical analysis used in geochemical exploration. ?? 1984.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Use of partial dissolution techniques in geochemical exploration |
| Series title | Journal of Geochemical Exploration |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1984 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Geochemical Exploration |
| First page | 101 |
| Last page | 135 |
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