Preparation of pyrite-coated sand grains for research on roll-type uranium deposits
Ordinary quartz sand grains can be coated with pyrite for use in laboratory experiments on the genetic geochemistry of roll-type uranium deposits. The sand is first added to a ferric chloride solution. The slow addition of sodium hydroxide to the mixture gives the sand grains an iron oxide coating. This coating is then converted to pyrite by reaction with hydrogen sulfide, thus yielding a product suitable for experimental use.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1977 |
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Title | Preparation of pyrite-coated sand grains for research on roll-type uranium deposits |
Authors | Carol A. Gent |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey |
Index ID | 70163146 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |