Extreme-resolution synchrotron X-Ray fluorescence mapping of ore samples

• Published in: Ore Geology Reviews
• Main Authors: Warlo, Mathis, Bark, Glenn, Wanhainen, Christina, McElroy, Iris, Björling, Alexander, Johansson, Ulf
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier 2022
• Subjects: Geology; Analytical Chemistry; Bismuth; Gold; Molybdenite; Nanoscale; Rhenium; Synchrotron; Trace metals; X-ray fluorescence mapping; Liikavaara; Northern Sweden
• Online Access: https://lup.lub.lu.se/record/16739288-d1d0-4d6d-97e1-2d8c9d0960d5; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2021.104620

In order to maximise profit and sustainability of a mining operation, knowledge of the chemistry, mineralogy, texture, and structure of the ore is essential. Continuous advancements in analytical techniques enable studying these features with increasing detail. Synchrotron radiation X-ray fluorescen...