University of Nevada, Reno
Measurement of mercury in soil gas: an aid to mineral exploration in Nevada
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1971Type
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Geological Sciences & Engineering
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Master's Degree
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Geology
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A method for determining the mercury content of soil gas has been developed and demonstrated. Additionally, resulting data shows a correlation between pronounced mercury accumulations and known copper, gold, molybdenum or mercury mineralization.
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