Silver
Geochemical Symbol: Ag
Typical Detection Limit (Aqua Regia/ICP): 0.2 ppm
Typical Detection Limit (Neutron Activation): 5 ppm
Detectability
Variable; heavy truncation (censoring) not uncommon
Exploration Geochemical Applications
1. As a Pathfinder
Important pathfinder for most gold, silver, and Sedex or VHMS base-metal deposits
2. As an Aid to Geological Mapping
None known
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