Economic Geology · 1969 · 11 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesEarth SciencesSoil SciencesElemental AnalysisGeochemistrySoil ChemistryAnalytical GeochemistryGeochemical ProspectingMineral GeochemistryProspect EvaluationRadiochemical AnalysisSoil GeochemistryBiogeochemical ProcessesComparative EvaluationGamma SpectrometryGamma-ray SpectrometryGeochemical AssessmentUranium AnalysisUranium GeochemistryUranium Measurement
A number of follow-up prospecting techniques for uranium were used in a uraniferous area of New Zealand. Methods included y-scintillometry,-spectrometry and the mea-surement of the ot and fl activities and uranium content (determined fluorimetrically) of plants and soils. Statistical analysis of the data, coupled with a study of the work of others in this area, enabled conclusions to be made concerning the relative value of the various prospecting techniques for this area. It was concluded that fluorimetric analysis of plants and soils, gave the most reliable indication of the presence of uranium in the region.