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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