Bismuth
Geochemical Symbol: Bi
Typical Detection Limit (Aqua Regia/ICP): 2-5 ppm
Typical Detection Limit (Neutron Activation): N/A

Detectability

Distribution of values is usually heavily truncated (censored).


Exploration Geochemical Applications
1. As a Pathfinder

Bi is a common accessory element in many sulphide-rich deposits but has few advantages as a pathfinder over more abundant and more easily-analyzed elements

2. As an Aid to Geological Mapping

None known


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