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Proton induced X-ray emission and proton induced gamma ray emission analysis in geochemical exploration for gold and base metal deposits
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posted on 2023-05-16, 13:42 authored by Pwa, A, Siegele, R, Cohen, DD, Stelcer, E, Van Moort, JCProton induced X-ray emission (PIXE) and proton induced gamma ray emission (PIGME) analysis has been used in geochemical exploration to determine various elements in rocks and regolith in relation to gold and base metal mineralisation. Elements analysed by PIXE include K, Fe, Ca, Ti, Mn, Cl, Ga, Rb, Sr, Zr, Y, Nb, Cu, Zn, Pb, Ni, As, V and Mo, and those by PIGME are Al, Na, Mg, F and Li. One of our research areas is Cobar, northwest of New South Wales, Australia. The study areas include the McKinnons and Peak gold deposits, the Wagga Tank base metal deposit and Lower Tank prospect, northeast of the CSA mine. Au, Cu, Zn, Pb, As and Ni are elevated as ore indicators near and around the ore deposits while K, Al, Ca, Na, Ti, Rb, Sr, Ga and V are depleted due to feldspar and mica destruction during alteration. © 2002 Published by Elsevier Science B.V.
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Publication title
Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research Section B-Beam Interactions with Materials & AtomsVolume
190Pagination
501-504ISSN
0168-583XDepartment/School
School of Natural SciencesPublisher
Elsevier Science BVPlace of publication
Amsterdam, NetherlandsRepository Status
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