Neutron activation analysis of multimetallic accumulation in dolomites

• Main Authors: Zovko Emira, Pujić Zdravko, Ćehić Zijad, Bandić Jasmina
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Association of Chemical Engineers of Serbia 2008-01-01
• Series: Hemijska Industrija
• Subjects: dolomite; neutron activation analysis
• Online Access: http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0367-598X/2008/0367-598X0801001Z.pdf

The reason for exploring polymetallic ores, which are found in dolomite structures of the Veovača and Borovica zone near Vareš, lies in the fact that there is very little information about its chemical structure. The isolated concentrates that we analyzed from surface mines, have shown significant difference in quantity of trace elements. Deep probing of the whole area was not performed, but there are presumptions that there are roots of ore-rich dolomites in the areas of 30 - 40 km. The future concept of exploitation of these mines in the Vareš zone would probably require deeper probing. There are prospects for finding higher quality deposits with significant quantities of polymetallic components. By the method of neutron activation analysis the existence of mercury in amounts of about 0.4 % was confirmed. Because of the presence of mercury, these concentrates are not appropriate for pyrometallurgy, since it may result in environment contamination.