Preliminary analytical results for a new U.S. Geological Survey Devonian Ohio Shale Standard SDO-1
January 1, 1978
Using several analytical techniques, results of analysis of U. S. Geological Survey new standard SDO-1 are given for selected elements. The Devonian black shale shows an organic carbon content of approximately 10.3 percent, a sulfur content of approximately 5.6 percent, and a uranium content of approximately 56 ppm. Some elements show higher than average values for black shales: Mn, 389 ppm; Co, 57 ppm; Ni, 128 ppm; As, 104 ppm; and Hg, 0.19 ppm.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1978 |
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| Title | Preliminary analytical results for a new U.S. Geological Survey Devonian Ohio Shale Standard SDO-1 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr78447 |
| Authors | Joel S. Leventhal, J.G. Crock, W. Mountjoy, J.A. Thomas, V.E. Shale, Paul H. Briggs, J.S. Wahlberg, M.J. Malcolm |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Open-File Report |
| Series Number | 78-447 |
| Index ID | ofr78447 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |