CA1098809A - Particle coating analysis and mineral prospecting - Google Patents
Particle coating analysis and mineral prospectingInfo
- Publication number
- CA1098809A CA1098809A CA283,062A CA283062A CA1098809A CA 1098809 A CA1098809 A CA 1098809A CA 283062 A CA283062 A CA 283062A CA 1098809 A CA1098809 A CA 1098809A
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- particulate matter
- radon
- gas
- iodine
- carrier gas
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
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- 239000002245 particle Substances 0.000 title claims description 45
- 229910052500 inorganic mineral Inorganic materials 0.000 title claims description 10
- 239000011707 mineral Substances 0.000 title claims description 10
- 238000009672 coating analysis Methods 0.000 title 1
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 41
- 239000012159 carrier gas Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 29
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 23
- 238000010438 heat treatment Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 10
- SYUHGPGVQRZVTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N radon atom Chemical compound [Rn] SYUHGPGVQRZVTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 62
- 229910052704 radon Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 61
- 239000007789 gas Substances 0.000 claims description 40
- 239000013618 particulate matter Substances 0.000 claims description 29
- ZCYVEMRRCGMTRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N 7553-56-2 Chemical compound [I] ZCYVEMRRCGMTRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 27
- 239000011630 iodine Substances 0.000 claims description 26
- 229910052740 iodine Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 26
- 238000004458 analytical method Methods 0.000 claims description 15
- BASFCYQUMIYNBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N platinum Chemical compound [Pt] BASFCYQUMIYNBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 8
- 230000003472 neutralizing effect Effects 0.000 claims description 5
- 229910052697 platinum Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 4
- 238000004611 spectroscopical analysis Methods 0.000 claims description 4
- 238000000926 separation method Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000008277 atmospheric particulate matter Substances 0.000 claims 6
- 230000002596 correlated effect Effects 0.000 claims 2
- 238000001914 filtration Methods 0.000 claims 1
- 238000009434 installation Methods 0.000 claims 1
- 238000006386 neutralization reaction Methods 0.000 claims 1
- 238000000576 coating method Methods 0.000 abstract description 31
- 239000011248 coating agent Substances 0.000 abstract description 29
- 239000011236 particulate material Substances 0.000 abstract description 28
- 210000002381 plasma Anatomy 0.000 description 18
- VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N methane Chemical compound C VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 10
- 238000001514 detection method Methods 0.000 description 8
- XKRFYHLGVUSROY-UHFFFAOYSA-N Argon Chemical compound [Ar] XKRFYHLGVUSROY-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 6
- 238000009833 condensation Methods 0.000 description 6
- 230000005494 condensation Effects 0.000 description 6
- 229910052736 halogen Inorganic materials 0.000 description 6
- 150000002367 halogens Chemical class 0.000 description 6
- 229910052770 Uranium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 5
- 230000002547 anomalous effect Effects 0.000 description 5
- 239000000428 dust Substances 0.000 description 5
- 239000003345 natural gas Substances 0.000 description 5
- 239000003921 oil Substances 0.000 description 5
- JFALSRSLKYAFGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N uranium(0) Chemical compound [U] JFALSRSLKYAFGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 5
- 125000004429 atom Chemical group 0.000 description 4
- 239000001307 helium Substances 0.000 description 4
- 229910052734 helium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 4
- SWQJXJOGLNCZEY-UHFFFAOYSA-N helium atom Chemical compound [He] SWQJXJOGLNCZEY-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 4
- 229930195733 hydrocarbon Natural products 0.000 description 4
- 150000002430 hydrocarbons Chemical class 0.000 description 4
- 229910052786 argon Inorganic materials 0.000 description 3
- 125000005843 halogen group Chemical group 0.000 description 3
- 239000011261 inert gas Substances 0.000 description 3
- PNDPGZBMCMUPRI-UHFFFAOYSA-N iodine Chemical compound II PNDPGZBMCMUPRI-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 3
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 description 3
- 230000008569 process Effects 0.000 description 3
- 239000000126 substance Substances 0.000 description 3
- 238000001089 thermophoresis Methods 0.000 description 3
- IJGRMHOSHXDMSA-UHFFFAOYSA-N Atomic nitrogen Chemical compound N#N IJGRMHOSHXDMSA-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- WKBOTKDWSSQWDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N Bromine atom Chemical compound [Br] WKBOTKDWSSQWDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 239000004215 Carbon black (E152) Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000001636 atomic emission spectroscopy Methods 0.000 description 2
- 229910052797 bismuth Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- JCXGWMGPZLAOME-UHFFFAOYSA-N bismuth atom Chemical compound [Bi] JCXGWMGPZLAOME-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- GDTBXPJZTBHREO-UHFFFAOYSA-N bromine Substances BrBr GDTBXPJZTBHREO-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 229910052794 bromium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- 230000000717 retained effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 238000010521 absorption reaction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000035508 accumulation Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000009825 accumulation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000009471 action Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000010420 art technique Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000004140 cleaning Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229940000425 combination drug Drugs 0.000 description 1
- 230000002844 continuous effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000005553 drilling Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000004993 emission spectroscopy Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000000839 emulsion Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000012628 flowing agent Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000005251 gamma ray Effects 0.000 description 1
- 229910052738 indium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- APFVFJFRJDLVQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N indium atom Chemical compound [In] APFVFJFRJDLVQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- QSHDDOUJBYECFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N mercury Chemical compound [Hg] QSHDDOUJBYECFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229910052753 mercury Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 229910052757 nitrogen Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 229910052756 noble gas Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920000642 polymer Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000011148 porous material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000005258 radioactive decay Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000009467 reduction Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000000630 rising effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000005070 sampling Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000007787 solid Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000003595 spectral effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000000859 sublimation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000008022 sublimation Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000032258 transport Effects 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01V—GEOPHYSICS; GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS; DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS; TAGS
- G01V9/00—Prospecting or detecting by methods not provided for in groups G01V1/00 - G01V8/00
- G01V9/007—Prospecting or detecting by methods not provided for in groups G01V1/00 - G01V8/00 by detecting gases or particles representative of underground layers at or near the surface
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
- G01N21/00—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
- G01N21/62—Systems in which the material investigated is excited whereby it emits light or causes a change in wavelength of the incident light
- G01N21/71—Systems in which the material investigated is excited whereby it emits light or causes a change in wavelength of the incident light thermally excited
- G01N21/73—Systems in which the material investigated is excited whereby it emits light or causes a change in wavelength of the incident light thermally excited using plasma burners or torches
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
- G01N33/00—Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups G01N1/00 - G01N31/00
- G01N33/24—Earth materials
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- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Remote Sensing (AREA)
- Immunology (AREA)
- Pathology (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Analytical Chemistry (AREA)
- Biochemistry (AREA)
- Medicinal Chemistry (AREA)
- Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
- Geology (AREA)
- Food Science & Technology (AREA)
- Geophysics (AREA)
- Plasma & Fusion (AREA)
- Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy & Molecular Imaging (AREA)
- Investigating, Analyzing Materials By Fluorescence Or Luminescence (AREA)
- Sampling And Sample Adjustment (AREA)
- Measurement Of Radiation (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (4)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUPC6695 | 1976-07-20 | ||
| AUPC669576 | 1976-07-20 | ||
| AUPD0337 | 1977-06-03 | ||
| AUPD033777 | 1977-06-03 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1098809A true CA1098809A (en) | 1981-04-07 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA283,062A Expired CA1098809A (en) | 1976-07-20 | 1977-07-19 | Particle coating analysis and mineral prospecting |
Country Status (3)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| CA (1) | CA1098809A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) |
| DE (1) | DE2732827A1 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) |
| GB (1) | GB1587951A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP3400461A4 (en) * | 2016-01-08 | 2019-08-14 | The Regents of The University of Michigan | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING ICE CRYSTALS AND VOLCANA BAG |
Families Citing this family (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB1604419A (en) * | 1977-11-29 | 1981-12-09 | Macourt Denis J C | Mineral exploration |
| DE3506512A1 (de) * | 1985-02-23 | 1986-08-28 | Philipp Prof. Dr. 6300 Gießen Katz | Verfahren zur ermittlung der luftverschmutzung |
| ATE376177T1 (de) * | 1999-07-23 | 2007-11-15 | Efthimion Emerging Ind Llc | Vorrichtung zur kontinuierlichen überwachung von emissionen verschiedener metalle in rauhen umgebungen |
| DE102005025309B3 (de) * | 2005-06-02 | 2006-12-28 | Eads Deutschland Gmbh | Probenahmesystem zur Aufklärung von Aerosolwolken |
Family Cites Families (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US2330829A (en) * | 1941-03-27 | 1943-10-05 | Lundberg Exploration S A | Method of geophysical exploration |
| CA940810A (en) * | 1971-05-07 | 1974-01-29 | Anthony R. Barringer | Method and apparatus for geochemical surveying |
| CA944667A (en) * | 1973-03-19 | 1974-04-02 | Barringer Research Limited | High resolution geochemical prospecting method |
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1977
- 1977-07-19 CA CA283,062A patent/CA1098809A/en not_active Expired
- 1977-07-20 DE DE19772732827 patent/DE2732827A1/de active Granted
- 1977-07-20 GB GB3050277A patent/GB1587951A/en not_active Expired
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP3400461A4 (en) * | 2016-01-08 | 2019-08-14 | The Regents of The University of Michigan | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING ICE CRYSTALS AND VOLCANA BAG |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| DE2732827A1 (de) | 1978-02-23 |
| DE2732827C2 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) | 1988-09-15 |
| GB1587951A (en) | 1981-04-15 |
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| MKEX | Expiry |